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Crunch Salad


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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FOR THE DRESSING

  • 1 large bunch of cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (peeled)
  • 1/4 cup of lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of honey
  • 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of cumin (optional)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

FOR THE SALAD

  • 1 bunch (10 to 12 ounces of lacinato kale, chopped or torn into small pieces)
  • 1/4 small green cabbage (chopped)
  • 1 Granny Smith apple (diced (about 1/4 inch))
  • 3 Persian or kirby cucumbers (diced (about 1/4 inch))
  • 2 stalks of celery (diced (about 1/4 inch))
  • 3 scallions (thinly sliced)
  • 1/3 cup of roasted unsalted peanuts (roughly chopped)
  • 1/3 cup of roasted unsalted seeds (such as sunflower or pumpkin)
  • 3 ounces of feta cheese (crumbled)
  • Salt


Instructions

  1. Step 1: Make the dressing by blending cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and honey in a food processor or blender. Slowly add olive oil until you get the desired consistency. Season with cumin (if using), salt, and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the salad by massaging kale with a pinch of salt in a large bowl for 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves darken and soften slightly. Add green cabbage, apple, cucumber, celery, scallions, peanuts, seeds, and feta. Pour over your preferred amount of dressing. Enjoy your crunchy delight!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad