Spicy Pineapple Kale Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Pineapple Kale Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small head lacinato kale, Washed, spines removed, and thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced [remove seeds for less heat]; 1 lime, juiced; 1/2 small orange, juiced; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 tablespoon hemp seeds; 1 teaspoon olive oil [optional]; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 small head lacinato kale, Washed, spines removed, and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced [remove seeds for less heat]
1 lime, juiced
1/2 small orange, juiced
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 teaspoon olive oil [optional]
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Prepare kale and place in a medium bowl. Massage kale, squeezing in the palm of your hands, until it wilts - about 2 minutes.
2
In a separate bowl, combine pineapple, cilantro, onion, red pepper, jalapeno, lime and orange juices, and cumin powder. Stir well and let stand for 15 minutes.
3
Toss pineapple mixture with kale.
4
Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil [if desired] and sprinkle with hemp seeds just before serving.
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Note: Pineapple mixture can be made ahead. Toss with kale before serving.
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Nutrition facts [www.Nutritiondata.com] per serving [without oil]: Calories, 182: Fat, 4g; Carbohydrate, 34g; Fiber, 6g; Protein, 6g; Vit A, 250% DV; Vit C 397% DV; Calcium, 13%; Iron, 16%; Vit K 690% DV

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small head lacinato kale, Washed, spines removed, and thinly sliced, 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pineapple 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.

Spicy Pineapple Kale Salad

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