Spicy Pineapple Kale Salad
Living Plate
- Serves
- 2
Lacinato kale holds up beautifully in this sweet and spicy dish. Check out these numbers: 250% DV Vit A, 397% DV Vit C, and 690% DV Vit K. All for a measly 182 calories - now that’s a bargain! For more whole food, plant-based recipes, visit www.livingplate.com.
Ingredients
- 1 small head lacinato kale, Washed, spines removed, and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced [remove seeds for less heat]
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 small orange, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil [optional]
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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Directions
- Step 1
Prepare kale and place in a medium bowl. Massage kale, squeezing in the palm of your hands, until it wilts – about 2 minutes.
- Step 2
In a separate bowl, combine pineapple, cilantro, onion, red pepper, jalapeño, lime and orange juices, and cumin powder. Stir well and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Step 3
Toss pineapple mixture with kale.
- Step 4
Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil [if desired] and sprinkle with hemp seeds just before serving.
- Step 5
Note: Pineapple mixture can be made ahead. Toss with kale before serving.
- Step 6
Nutrition facts [www.Nutritiondata.com] per serving [without oil]: Calories, 182: Fat, 4g; Carbohydrate, 34g; Fiber, 6g; Protein, 6g; Vit A, 250% DV; Vit C 397% DV; Calcium, 13%; Iron, 16%; Vit K 690% DV