Vibrant Kale Salad with Zesty Dressing

Careful preparation keeps the ingredients distinct, while the dressing brings them together without weighing them down. A vibrant assembly of crisp kale paired with finely chopped broccoli and cauliflower florets, offering a wealth of textures and brilliant colours in every bite. This salad balances the delicate sweetness of cranberries with the subtle bite of red onion, all enveloped in a creamy, spicy mayonnaise dressing infused with ginger, honey, and a balanced citrus acidity.

Prep: 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Instructions

Servings:4

1In a food processor, pulse a handful of kale leaves until finely shredded. You need about 3 cups. Transfer to a salad bowl.
2Add 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil and a pinch of salt to the kale. Massage for 2 minutes and set aside.
3Cut cauliflower into small chunks and pulse in the food processor until it resembles cauliflower rice. You need 2 cups.
4Take tough ends out of Brussels sprouts, cut in half, and pulse in the food processor until finely shredded. You need 2 cups.
5Finely chop red onion and dried cranberries to match the size of other ingredients. You need 1/4 cup red onion and 1/3 cup cranberries.
6Put all ingredients into a small blender and blend for 15 seconds and mix until evenly combined. Set aside.
7In the bowl with kale, add all prepared salad ingredients and hemp hearts. Mix well.
8Drizzle with dressing and stir to combine. Enjoy immediately or chill for up to 2 days.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp cane sugar
2 cups chopped Brussels sprouts
2 cups chopped cauliflower
1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries (adjust as needed)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 Tbsp hemp hearts
6 Tbsp mayonnaise
3 Tbsp honey ginger balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 Tbsp yellow mustard

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Chef tips

Dry the prepared ingredients well so the dressing clings instead of becoming diluted. Add salt and any crisp finishing elements close to serving unless the method specifically calls for marinating.

Culinary reasoning

Careful preparation keeps the ingredients distinct, while the dressing brings them together without weighing them down. A vibrant assembly of crisp kale paired with finely chopped broccoli and cauliflower florets, offering a wealth of textures and brilliant colours in every bite. This salad balances the delicate sweetness of cranberries with the subtle bite of red onion, all enveloped in a creamy, spicy mayonnaise dressing infused with ginger, honey, and a balanced citrus acidity.

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Dry the prepared ingredients well so the dressing clings instead of becoming diluted. Add salt and any crisp finishing elements close to serving unless the method specifically calls for marinating.

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High-speed blender Ninja Vitamix
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