Kale Salad with Blueberries and Pomegranate Seeds

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup fresh blueberries (or may used thawed frozen) 
7 cups kale Washed, trimmed and torn into bite size pieces
¼ cup crumbled walnuts, unsaltedLightly toasted
¼ cup yellow bell pepper Washed trimmed and chopped
¼ cup red cabbage Washed trimmed and shredded
¼ cup carrotsWashed, trimmed, peeled and shredded
Dressing: 
¼ cup olive oil 
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil 
2 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic, mincedWashed, trimmed, peeled and minced
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup lemon juice 
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
For gluten free (GF): Use GF soy sauce.  Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Prepare vegetables and place in large bowl. 
2In a food processor, mixed together dressing ingredients just before serving. 
3Add dressing to kale mixture and toss to coat.
4Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5Sprinkle cheese  over salad and serve.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates