The Kitchen · Salads
Chopped Kale Salad
From The Kitchen · a GLOW favorite
Finely chopped kale tossed with lemon, olive oil and a little chili. Simple enough for everyday and easy to turn into a complete meal.
Scale
Scaled from the original recipe, sizing up or down is proportional, so taste and adjust the salt, acid & spice.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 bunches kale, stems and tough ribs removed, leaves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped almonds or walnuts, optional
Method
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder and salt.
- Add the chopped kale.
- Toss thoroughly, using your hands if you like, until the kale is evenly coated and begins to soften.
- Finish with toasted seeds or nuts, if using.
Gina's Tip
Make it a meal by adding your favorite protein. Grilled chicken, salmon, hard-boiled eggs or crispy tofu all work beautifully.
I hope this recipe finds a place in your kitchen as it has in mine. Enjoy!
Gina