Raw Summer Salad: Mango Mint Kale
Kale is now a “Superfood" and anti-inflammatory food. It is an excellent source of fiber, vitamin A, B, C and K, and manganese. calcium and potassium with only 34 calories per raw chopped cup. This raw summer salad balances the bitter notes of the leafy green with the sweet mango and lime juice.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Organic Dino Kale, rough chopped
- 6 sprigs Fresh Mint
- 1 mango, peeled and sliced
- 1 mango, peeled and diced ½” pieces
- 2 ribs green onion, sliced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup dried apricots, diced ½”
- 1 cup yellow sweet mini ‘cherry’ tomatoes
- 3 limes, juiced
- 1/2 bag (3.5 oz) of Pecans
Instructions
- Remove the stem from the kale and rinse and drain well.Cut each rib in half lengthwise and cut cross wise to make about 1” pieces.
- Mince fresh mint and toss with the kale. In a blender, puree one mango with the lime juice. Massage the mango dressing into the kale.
- Slice green onions and cut tomatoes in half then add to the salad along with cranberries, apricots and mango pieces.
- Garnish with Lemon Thyme pecans and serve immediately.
Notes
Throw in some ripe tomatoes, mint, fruit and Hail Merry Lemon Thyme Pecans for a no-oil added salad bursting with flavor, texture and taste!
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Recipes provided by Skinny Times | the skinny on health, fitness, and living!
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