Savoury Kale Salad

I love this salad. It was inspired by a salad that I seemed to be buying a lot at my university but honestly, deep down was one you know you could make it cheaper from home. 

Let the studying commence!

The key to bringing this salad into my busy day is...da da dah: the right tupperware! A large enough container to contain both the salad and a dressing container. Life (actually, salad) saver. Separating the dressing and leafy goodness until that anticipated lunchtime, keeps the greens crisp and fresh!

 Kale: green, leafy veg that is not only great fibre but high in thiamine (i.e. vitamin B1), riboflavin (coenzyme/ vitamin B2), iron (need for them red blood cells), magnesium, phosphorous, calcium, vitamin A, C, K and B6. These serve in so many different physiological processes in the body (read more here). Let's say for example, we all know Calcium is important for healthy bones but vitamin B6? It serves as a coenzyme in the metabolism of fats, carbs, proteins and even your hemoglobin creation!

Almonds: a great source of folate (works with B6 and B12 to aid in cellular DNA synthesis/metabolism), vitamin E (fat soluble vitamin; alpha tocopherol variant is the most biologically active form vs the gamma form; antioxidant function) and a great source of omega 6 fatty acids (essential fatty acid important in the balance of anti-inflammatory processes and inflammatory physiological processes re: eicosanoid production). Read more here.

Cookin Tunes:

Never Stop [Msc Music]

Fear is a Liar [Zach Williams]

Falling into You (acoustic) [Hillsong Young and Free]

Savoury Kale Salad

1 bunch chopped kale

20 roasted almonds

2 tbsp light chevre goat cheese

2 tbps unsweetened dried cranberries

1 1/2 tsp olive oil

1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

salt to taste

1. Coarsely chop almonds.

2. Combine all the salad ingredients in whatever dish you want! (Mine is tupperware extraordinaire)

3. Combine the dressing ingredients in small container and add into the larger container (that way if it leaks, it spills onto the salad and not your bag. PLUS, its a room saver in an already gigantic backpack!)

4. Pair with hard-boiled eggs, roast chicken, chick peas or stay as is! Head on out and start your day! Combine dressing with salad when you're ready :)

Try different dressings! This is a very versatile salad that's simple and would pair nicely with many different dressings. Just remember, the classic ratio for a vinaigrette is 3:1(oil: vinegar/oil)

- honey + dijon

- balsamic + olive oil

- feta +olive oil + oregano + salt + lemon

- apple cider vinegar + olive oil +/- dijon

- plain yogurt + honey + lemon

Be creative- there are endless possibilities :)