Crunch Salad
Ingredients
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
- 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.
- 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!