{"id":5074,"date":"2013-06-27T18:58:25","date_gmt":"2013-06-28T02:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=5074"},"modified":"2013-06-27T18:58:25","modified_gmt":"2013-06-28T02:58:25","slug":"chick-feed-the-best-kale-salad-recipe-ever-gluten-free-vegetarian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2013\/06\/chick-feed-the-best-kale-salad-recipe-ever-gluten-free-vegetarian\/","title":{"rendered":"CHICK FEED: The Best Kale Salad Recipe Ever (gluten free, vegetarian)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey Chicks,<\/p>\n<p>Canada Day long weekend is almost here and I have an action packed celebration weekend of weddings, concerts and BBQ&#8217;S which I am super pumped about!\u00a0 <strong>I have been tasked with bringing a &#8220;healthy yet absolutely delicious&#8221; dish to a friend&#8217;s BBQ<\/strong>.\u00a0 As you know I have been on a <a title=\"CHICK FEED:  Va-Va-Voom Vanilla &amp; Choco PB Heaven \u201cIce Cream\u201d Cake Recipe (dairy free, gluten free, vegan, paleo friendly)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2013\/06\/chick-feed-va-va-voom-vanilla-choco-pb-heaven-ice-cream-cake-dairy-free-gluten-free-vegan-paleo-friendly\/\">healthy ice cream kick<\/a> the last little while but with this crazy heat, I am worried about it melting on the way so <strong>I have opted for my second addiction right now&#8230;kale salad!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5075\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/IMG_3643.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5075\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5075\" title=\"IMG_3643\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/IMG_3643-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"kale salad\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/IMG_3643-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/IMG_3643-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Most addictive kale salad ever!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Besides having so many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/0-4408\/Top-10-Health-Benefits-of-Eating-Kale.html\">awesome health benefits<\/a> like being high in kick butt cancer fighting anti oxidants &amp; vitamins A, C &amp; K,\u00a0 <strong>kale is actually super yummy when prepared properly<\/strong>. It may take a few times of trial and error before you begin your love affair with this gorgeous green but once you do, you won&#8217;t look back!<\/p>\n<p>I found a Mediterranean Kale Salad in last month&#8217;s edition of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadianliving.com\/food\/menus_and_collections\/cooking_with_kale__our_top_kale_recipes.php\">Canadian Living<\/a> and while the original recipe is already &#8220;Chick Approved&#8221;, I made a few adaptations to meet my tastes.\u00a0 <strong>The result was a kale salad that I made 3 days in a row <\/strong>and EVERY person (including 2 picky, non veggie eating roosters) loved!<\/p>\n\n<h3>CHICK FEED:\u00a0 The Best Kale Salad Ever!<\/h3>\n<p><em>Inspired by Meditteranean Kale Salad in Canadian Living<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Ingrediants:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 bunch of purple kale (can use green or dinosaur too:)<\/li>\n<li>1 pint of cherry tomatoes, cut in half<\/li>\n<li>1 medium orange or yellow pepper, in chunks<\/li>\n<li>3 baby cucumbers, cut in circles<\/li>\n<li>4 spring onions, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 can of artichokes (packed in water, not marinated)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of goat feta cheese, cut in chunks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Dressing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; 5 tbsp of good balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves of finely minced garlic<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 a packet of stevia or 1 tbsp of honey<\/li>\n<li>salt &amp; pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>DIRECTIONS<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Mix dressing together and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Rip kale leaves off of center stems (the stems are bitter!!).\u00a0 Roll into a cigar shape and chop into thin ribbons. (Note &#8211; I found the small the pieces, the better the salad!).\u00a0 After\u00a0 in thin ribbons, wash and massage at the same time to break down the kale.<\/li>\n<li>Place washed kale into large salad bowl.\u00a0 Chop all remaining veggies into the size you prefer (I like a chunkier salad:) and place in bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Drain artichokes, chop and add to salad.<\/li>\n<li>Pour dressing over salad and make sure it is all coated.\u00a0 Allow to marinate for 2 &#8211; 24 hours.\u00a0 The dressing helps to soften the kale.<\/li>\n<li>Prior to serving, add goat feta cheese &amp; enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>CHICK TIPS<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Baby steps!<\/strong> If you really are anti kale, try this salad with baby kale  (now available at most grocers).\u00a0 Baby greens are milder in taste and softer than their mama&#8217;s so it is a great introduction for these greens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try different varieties of kale. <\/strong> Green, purple, dinosaur and more..there are so many types to give some love too so be open to try new things.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve with a protein. <\/strong> With an awesome mix of healthy fats &amp; 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