March 28, 2012

Steamed Kale Salad

I really strive to keep my diet healthy (even if I eat too many jelly beans and Swedish Fish from time to time).  I love Kale and this salad is one I could easily eat every day and never get sick of.  In addition to being one of the most nutrient packed vegetables you can eat, Kale just so happens to be absolutely delicious when steamed.  This recipe is super easy and tastes SO good.  Here's what you'll need:

 1-2 bunches of chopped Kale with ends cut off*

 Juice from 1-2 lemons (I like it very lemony)
1 sliced avocado
Handful of dried cranberries and garbanzo beans

 Steam Kale until soft - about 10-15 minutes

Toss with garbanzo beans, dried cranberries & fresh squeezed lemon juice
Top with sliced avocado & grated Parmesan cheese

*If any of you live near Trader Joe's, they sell bagged Kale that's already cut and pre-washed.  So easy!

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23 comments:

  1. sharon leiMarch 28, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    YUM! Sounds like a great and refreshing salad. I'll definitely give it a try.

    xx Love & Aloha

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  2. jenniMarch 28, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Look super delicious! Makes me hungry! :)

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  3. Petra P.March 28, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    mmmmm...it should be delicios!! I´m going to try it :)

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  4. letiziaMarch 28, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    delicious and healthy!

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  5. MeganMarch 28, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Yum! Looks healthy and delicious, I love anything with avocado :)

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  6. Whitney CosgraveMarch 28, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    this sounds SO, so good. I am definitely going to make this soon - I agree with the comment above, anything with avocado!

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  7. black pearlMarch 28, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    delicious!

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  8. Amanda ParkMarch 28, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    omgosh looks so good
    follow each other, m'dear?

    cheers,
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  9. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    This sounds incredibly good...I love baking kale, it makes for great crispy, leafy, healthy chips when baked with just a sprinkle of seasalt water splashed on top.

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  10. MarionMarch 28, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I can't believe I'm admitting this, but I've never tried kale! I love all things green + leafy though so I should give this a shot! It looks amazing!
    XO - Marion

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  11. PamelaMarch 28, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    yummmy! I love me some kale!

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  12. VandaMarch 28, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    So tasty!!! I also had arbanzo beans for lunch today! really healthy!!!

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  13. LibbyMarch 28, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    delish... excited to see a recipe for kale! so healthy... :)

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  14. The Closet ShopperMarch 28, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    That looks incredible. My husband whipped up a massaged kale salad the other night with kale from our garden. He added avocado and grapefruit. It was amazing. I felt like a healthy person nomming on that.

    xo,
    Tracy

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  15. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONMarch 28, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I take down a bag of the TJ's packaged kale every week! This looks like a new and delicious way to change up my normal routine. Yum! xo
    www.frankieheartsfashion.com

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  16. PetraMarch 28, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Mmmh... looks delicious. Too bad I don't feel like eating salads when temperatures are low (yep, still the case in Vancouver!) - I would try this in a heartbeat ! Your last post about not finding your umbrella made me smile:)

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  17. Punctuation MarkMarch 28, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I just got some kale and was wondering of a new salad recipe... thanks!!!

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  18. Well...March 28, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    I definitely need more ideas for healthy recipes, and this one is perfect. Definitely fresh and full of goodies! :)
    Thanks for sharing this with us


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  19. meisha mooMarch 28, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Yummy!!! Just had Kale today!! thanks for sharing..

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  20. AnnetteMarch 28, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Looks delish! I'll have to try it out.
    xo annette

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  21. LauraMarch 28, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Beautiful posts and blog! Would you like to follow each other?
    I'd love to have you as my new fashion friend!:X

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  22. Porcelain complexionMarch 29, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    That looks incredible.

    We can't get kale here, I've tried & failed :(
    Also, we call those beans chickpeas :)

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  23. Eloquent EnglishMarch 31, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    YUMMMMMYYYYY! I've awarded you with the Versatile Blogger Award! When you have a chance check out my page. xoxo A-

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