During the winter months, sweets abound! Parties, get-togethers, carry-ins, potlucks, work, school, and church functions become the norm. Even when eating on-plan goodies, we need to remember a very important part of Trim Healthy Mama … HEALTHY GREENS! This salad is perfect to take along to any function. It’s power-packed with nutrient-dense goodness. Add additional protein such as chicken and you’ll have a full meal! Winter Sunshine Salad is part of the THM Exclusive Recipe Collection!
Winter Sunshine Salad
Description
During the winter months, sweets abound! Parties, get-togethers, carry-ins, potlucks, work, school, and church functions become the norm. Even when eating on-plan goodies, we need to remember a very important part of Trim Healthy Mama ... HEALTHY GREENS! This salad is perfect to take along to any function. It’s power-packed with nutrient-dense goodness. Add additional protein such as chicken and you'll have a full meal! Winter Sunshine Salad is part of the THM Exclusive Recipe Collection!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Place the shredded or chopped kale into a bowl.
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Pour the olive oil over the kale and massage it into the kale for a few minutes, coating it evenly. This will slightly wilt the kale and make it a more tender salad.
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Add the sweetener, salt and lemon and then mix together.
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Add peppers and cranberries; toss the salad.
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Just before serving, add toasted or candied nuts.
Note
Recipe Notes
Interesting Facts about Kale:
- Kale is a superstar and we want you to learn all about it’s benefits. You can do a quick search and find out a massive amount of fantastic information on kale, but we thought we’d do a little studying for you and pass along the good news! Here is a little list of it’s benefits to your health:
-anti-inflammatory, rich is Omega-3
-anti-cancer nutrients
-anti-oxidant
-lowers harmful cholesterol
-helps your body detox
-helps lower blood pressure
-helps regulate blood sugar
-improves bone health
-lowers risks for asthma
-promotes regularity
The Winter Sunshine Salad was featured in our THM EZine.
Candied Pecans was a featured recipe in the Trim Healthy EZine and they were used as topping on the Winter Sunshine Salad.
