Kale Salad With Hearts Of Palm And Citrus Vinaigrette
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Kale Salad with Heart of palm and citrus vinaigrette is one of those raw kale salad recipes which is filled with the nutrition and health benefits. Known as the "queen of the greens" it's the powerhouse of nutrition as it is high in fibre, low in calories and zero fat. It beats the Beef in its iron content and so its also called "New Beef". Kale leaves are chopped and should be consumed raw to enjoy the benefits. Check out the raw, nutritious Kale salad recipe.
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Ingredients
- Kale Leaves- Fresh double washed chopped gently 4 cups
- Hearts of Palm – 1 can can use Reese Brand if available cut into one inch cylinders
- Mandarin Oranges – Peeled individual sections 1 cup
- Red Onion- 1 thinly sliced
- Carrot - 1 Julienned thin slice
- Walnuts – Roasted cooled, chopped 4 tbsp.
- For Kale Salad Dressing -
- Olive oil – 4 tbsp.
- Fresh lemon juice - 2 tbsp.
- Honey - 1 teaspoon
- Lemon zest grated Lemon skin - 1 Tablespoon
- Fresh ground pepper - 1 / 4 teaspoon
- Red chili flakes 1 Tablespoon
- Salt
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Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, pepper and salt.
- In another salad bowl toss together chopped Kale, orange portions, red onion slices, julienned carrots, hearts of palm and red chili flakes
- Mix the dressing gently with the salad ingredients and portion into 4 salad bowls
- Sprinkle with roasted walnuts.
Notes
About the Author – Chef Ashok is a certified culinary professional who graduated from the world’s oldest culinary school Le Cordon Bleu with high honours and distinction. He has gained a speciality experience in Spanish cuisine from Spain working with chefs from Michelin starred in Bilbao and San Sebastian.
An experience with Ritz Carlton, working with Top French Chefs and with the top Italian restaurants in Australia has taught him the art of perfection and culinary discipline which he practices. Besides working in a corporate culinary environment, Ashok enjoys themed fusion dinners, hosting culinary classes. Chef Ashok shares his culinary journey with Plattershare and on his FB page Food Raconteur
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