Dena's Kale Salad Recipe

Name: Dena's Kale Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head kale, any variety, stemmed and chopped; 1 carrot, shredded; ½ cup currants; ¼ cup sunflower seeds, raw; ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, raw; 1 lemon, divided; olive oil; 2 -3 teaspoons olive oil, to taste; 1 tablespoon agave syrup (or more, to taste); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 head kale, any variety, stemmed and chopped
1 carrot, shredded
½ cup currants
¼ cup sunflower seeds, raw
¼ cup pumpkin seeds, raw
1 lemon, divided
olive oil
2 -3 teaspoons olive oil, to taste
1 tablespoon agave syrup (or more, to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt
pepper

1
In large serving bowl, add the kale, juice of one half of a lemon, a drizzle of oil and a little kosher salt.
2
Massage until the kale starts to soften and wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add the currants, carrots, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds and anything else you want to put on it.
4
Prepare the dressing by combining the 2-3 t. olive oil, agave syrup, lime juice, 1 T. lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
5
Whisk together until emulsified.
6
Pour over the salad.
7
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

647

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head kale, any variety, stemmed and chopped, 1 carrot, shredded, ½ cup currants, ¼ cup sunflower seeds, raw, and more.

Yes, Dena's Kale Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Dena's Kale Salad

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