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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.

 

"There are two types of people; those who eat kale and those who should."
-Bo Muller-Moore, eatmorekale.com

The refrigerator light goes on...

This is a variation on a dressing created by my wife, Morgan. It is really fantastic with umami, bitter, salty and sweet taste buds activated. Leafy greens like this are so full of great things - calcium, Vitamin K (sadly not for warfarin users), fiber (very filling!), vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium, yet are low in calories.


 

Kale Salad with Pumpkin Seeds

Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 2 cups

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

This recipe can be divisible by 2.

This recipe makes great leftovers and is actually better the second day. Note that cooking time does not include chilling time.

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp low sodium soy or gluten-free tamari sauce
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup dried pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
8 ounces kale (cut into thin strips)

Place the olive oil, soy sauce, mustard, honey and pepper in a bowl.

Whisk until smooth.

Place a small skillet over medium high heat.

Add the pumpkin seeds and toast for about 10 minutes until lightly browned.

After about 5 minutes of toasting add the dried thyme leaves and toss with the pumpkin seeds.

Add the pumpkin seed and thyme mixture to the bowl with the dressing and fold together well.

Let cool slightly and pour over the kale.

Toss well to coat. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 2 cups

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145 Calories from Fat 102
% Daily Value
Total Fat 11g 17%
    Saturated Fat 2g 7%
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 1g 6%
    Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 169% Vitamin C 114%
Calcium 9% Iron 16%
Vitamin K 475 mcg Potassium 337 mg
Magnesium 69 mg