Calcium Rich Sesame Kale Salad Food

GREEK KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook the kale leaves about 5 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Move the kale to a clean towel and squeeze dry. Fluff the leaves, coarsely chop them and move to a large bowl.
• Brush both sides of the pita breads with olive oil and bake 8 minutes, or until crisp. Cut the pita into wedges.
• In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of olive oil with the lemon juice and crushed red pepper and season with salt and pepper. Add the grape tomatoes, olives and crumbled feta to the kale and toss. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Serve the kale salad with the toasted pita wedges. Enjoy!

SESAME KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 4 teaspoons sesame oil, 3 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Chop 1 bunch kale, add to the bowl and toss to coat; let stand 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup chopped roasted walnuts and 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds. Season with pepper.

SUPER SUMMER KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; set aside.
• Toss kale, edamame, red onion, carrot, blueberries, dried cranberries, cashew pieces, and sunflower seeds together in a bowl. Pour about half the dressing over the mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours. Serve remaining dressing on side.

KALE CEVICHE SALAD (ENGINE 2)

Steps:

• Throw the chopped kale leaves in a large bowl with the avocado, lemon juice, salt and red pepper flakes. Mash and masage the avocado into the kale with your hands until the avocado is spread evenly and the kale leaves are softened.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Let sit for 30 minutes if you can. But if not, dive in!