Simple Superfood Salad

2/21/2018

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Alright, two confessions about this salad:

I stole this recipe idea from a prepackaged salad mix at Costco. It has the same ingredients, but in pathetic quantities.
I ate it every day for lunch or dinner for an entire week, and am still not sick of it.

Stop judging and try it, you might just find yourself hooked as well!

Why Superfood

Kale the "Queen of Greens"

Excellent source of vitamins K, C, A, BG, E, B2.; manganese and copper.
Very good source of magnesium, calcium, fiber, potassium.
Good source of iron, magnesium, omega-3's, protein, folate, and vitamin B3.

Benefits

The high content of vitamin K helps reduce dark circles under your eyes and promotes good skin health.
Help prevent cancer by preventing absorption of heterocyclic amines (cancer causing compounds) that are produced when grilling animal products at high temperatures.
Heart healthy because it contains compounds called bile acid sequestrants, which help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and even increase good cholesterol (HDL) levels. Furthermore, the potassium and magnesium help lower blood pressure levels.
Fights inflammation, aids in detoxification, boosts immune health, and helps fight fatigue.
Promotes digestion, vision health, brain health, and urinary health.

Brussels Sprouts one of the "World's Healthiest Foods"

Excellent source of vitamins K and C.
Good source of folate, fiber, choline, copper, potassium, omega-3's, and vitamins B6, B1.
DNA-protective and cancer reducing benefits thanks to what are called glucosinolates, which are also found in our friend Queen Kale.
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support.
Digestive system support (contains 4g fiber per serving).

Fun Fact
Brussels sprouts do indeed get their name from the capital of Belgium, Brussels. They were first grown in the 16th century in this area of the world.

Ingredients

Kale, 5-6 big handfuls
Brussels sprouts, 8-10 sliced
Cranberries, 1/3 cup
Pepitas, 1/3 cup
Small onion, 1/2 sliced
Apple or Pear, 1-2 sliced
Chicken breast (optional), baked or grilled
Olive oil, 1 tbsp.
Poppyseed Dressing

Directions

Sauté onion and brussels sprouts in olive oil for 3 minutes, then add apples or pears, pepitas, and cranberries and sauté for another 2 minutes or until al dente.
Grab a large bowl and mix rinsed kale and poppyseed dressing together.
Grill or bake your chicken and add all ingredients together. Simple, delicious and nutritious!