Three cheers for Kale!

Kale Slaw

With life being so hectic, its hard to get all the nutrients we actually "need" in a day.   I'm sure you've all heard of "super foods".  
There is a long list of them and Kale is definitely one of them.  For me, sometimes the challenge can be getting all these healthy foods to taste good.  Sure, easy to tell me to eat 8-10 servings of vegetables a day but not so easy when I'm starving and starring at fridge full of groceries but not desire to cook any of it!
With Kale, I find most recipes hit or miss.  Its either they've really overdone it, or tried to turn it into a chip to get me to eat it.  This Slaw is fresh, light, full of flavour and seriously delicious!  It will make you forget that you've packed it with a super food!

2 cups of finely chopped Kale
1/2 cup finely chopped Cabbage
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 of one apple (remove seeds) finely sliced (I prefer a red apple in this recipe.  Red Delicious or Paula Red work the best, leave the skin on for added colour.  Plus, this is where all the vitamins are hiding)
1 tablespoon chopped Parsley
1/3 cup thinly sliced Red Onion
1 tablespoon Sunflower Seeds
2 tablespoon Pumpkin Seeds

~In a large bowl add all the ingredients together and gently toss to combine. Set aside until dressing is complete.


Dressing

1/2 Cup of oil 
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tablespoons Apple Juice
1 teaspoons mustard
1teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper

Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl, poor over the greens, toss and serve.  

The salad holds up well, so don't throw the leftovers away.  Store in the fridge in an airtight container and enjoy it for the next day.  Adds great flavour to any sandwich or wrap too!

Natalie