Author Notes
I experimented with a kale salad using a variety of cleansing ingredients. Now I will warn you - this is a detox salad which means it has a very light (but refreshing) flavor. There is intensity in the combination of lemon, apple cider vinegar, oranges and red onion but overall, there is something very subtle about this salad. I added shredded coconut to give a touch of tropical flair which I thought would compliment the citrus flavors, add a touch of sweetness, and momentarily appease my daily daydream of escaping the winter gloom and jetting off to the Caribbean! —zestandzeal
Ingredients
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2 bunches
lacinato kale
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1
orange, peeled and chopped
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1/4 cup
finely diced red onion
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Raw sunflower seeds
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Shredded, unsweetened coconut flakes
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2
lemons, juiced
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1 tablespoon
raw apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon
fresh squeezed orange juice
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Dash
turmeric
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Dash
cumin
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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1-2 teaspoons
raw honey
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1/2 teaspoon
sea salt
Directions
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Remove the stems and chop the kale.
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Wash the kale leaves (I like to use a salad spinner). Place the kale in a large bowl.
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Mix lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, turmeric, cumin, olive oil, honey and sea salt in a jar. Shake or whisk to blend.
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Pour dressing over kale leaves and massage the leaves to mix thoroughly.
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Taste a leaf and adjust flavors as necessary. You may want to add more orange juice, lemon, vinegar, salt, spices, or honey depending on your preference.
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Place kale on plates or serving bowl. Garnish with orange pieces, red onion, sunflower seeds, and coconut flakes.
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