I didn’t want this salad to end.  It was over the top tasty and satisfying.  I may just eat this for every meal for the rest of the weekend, because it’s salad and because I can.

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Not the best shot of this amazing salad, but you get the idea.

BLACKBERRY CITRUS KALE SALAD with POPPY SEED VINIAGARETTE

Recipe by Jentry Lee Hull

Yields 1 large salad

BLACKBERRY CITRUS KALE SALAD INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bunch dino/lactino kale, chiffonade*
  • ½ orange peeled and pulled into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup blackberries, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 Tbsp. sunflower seeds or pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 slice Smoked Gouda Style Daiya Cheese, cut or pulled into small pieces
  • ½ cup cooked chickpeas

POPPY SEED VINIAGARETTE INGREDIENTS

  • Juice from ½ orange
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • 2 tsp. poppy seeds
  • 1 ½- 2 Tbsp. tahini
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard (I used Sir Kensington’s)
  • pinch of pink Himalayan salt
  • pinch of cayenne
  • pinch of turmeric

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Blueberry has some serious salad envy…and the cutest face ever.

POPPY SEED VINIAGARETTE DIRECTIONS

  • In a large mixing bowl, roughly whisk together dressing ingredients. The dressing doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth and creamy, because you’re about to massage this into your kale.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.

BLACKBERRY CITRUS KALE SALAD DIRECTIONS

  • Wash kale, remove stems, if desired (I left mine on). Chiffonade Kale (slice into thin strips).
  • Add kale to large mixing bowl, with prepared vinaigrette.  Massage dressing into kale for about 1 minute, or until kale is tender and bright green.
  • Incorporate remaining salad ingredients, toss and serve.

Thrive on,

Coach Jentry