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Gut healthy kale salad recipe

The Best Gut Healthy Salad Recipe!

This gut healthy kale salad recipe is easy to make, incredibly delicious, and packed with nutrients that support digestion. Whether you enjoy it as a light meal or a side dish, it’s a perfect way to nourish your gut and feel great. Try it today and experience the benefits of gut-friendly eating!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 259 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head lacinato/ tuscan kale
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • pinch sea salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup pistachios
  • ¼ cup raisins

Instructions
 

  • Remove the stems from the kale and chop the leaves into small pieces. Add the chopped kale to a large bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
    1 head lacinato/ tuscan kale, 2 tablespoon olive oil
    lacinato kale for kale salad recipe
  • Massage the kale with clean hands for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes soft and tender.
    1 lemon, zested and juiced, pinch sea salt
    massaged kale for kale salad recipe
  • Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon, and a pinch of salt. Toss into the kale. Set aside.
    Gut healthy kale salad recipe
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the 8 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    Stir in the pistachios and raisins, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the nuts are toasted and the raisins are plump.
    2 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing), 8 cloves garlic, minced, ⅓ cup pistachios, ¼ cup raisins
    warm toppings for kale salad recipe
  • Pour the warm garlic, pistachios, and raisins over the massaged kale.
    Toss everything together until well combined.
    Serve immediately and enjoy!
    Gut healthy kale salad recipe

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Notes

Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary are only an estimate and not guaranteed. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving gut healthy kale saladCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 3gVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.1mg
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