Hail to Kale Salad

Hail to Kale Salad with kale, broccoli slaw and seeds, topped with grilled chicken in a blue-rimmed bowl

A hearty make-ahead salad of kale and broccoli slaw tossed in a simple balsamic-oregano dressing and finished with crunchy sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

15 minPrep
2 hrChill
4Servings

NUTRITION FACTS (APPROXIMATE · PER SERVING)

318Calories
8 gProtein
13 gCarbs
28 gFat
6 gFiber

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 oz / 340 g) broccoli slaw, or 3 cups grated carrots plus 1/2 head thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 bunch kale (about 10 large leaves), finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup (35 g) sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup (32 g) pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Wash the kale and cut into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large bowl with the broccoli slaw.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and oregano. Pour over the kale mixture and toss.
  3. Add the sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
  4. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

If you expect leftovers, keep the seeds separate so they don’t go soggy. Top with grilled chicken to make it a meal (not included in the nutrition).