Immune-Supporting Garlicky Kale Salad
🥬🍋Did you know garlic can help support immune health due to its antibiotic properties? Plus, even if you’re not a fan of kale, you’ll love the flavorful dressing on this immune-supporting garlicky kale sale!
While we can’t technically ‘boost’ our immune systems, we can definitely help support and keep it healthy and strong. According to The Washington Post, adopting a healthy lifestyle, by eating a healthy diet, sleeping well and exercising regularly, we can support our immune system. Also focusing on eating more fruits and veggies is important, as fruits and veggies are our most nutritious food group and only 10% of Americans are eating enough of it each day, reports the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
What makes this salad so unique? It features an abundance of kale, garlic and lemon juice, all of which can support your health. For more information about the nutrition behind each ingredient, scroll down to the Nutrition Breakdown section!
What You’ll Need to Make the Garlicky Kale Salad
- 1 bunch kale, chopped, lacinato
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds, optional, topping
Nutrition Breakdown
- Kale: is one most nutrient-dense foods on the planet! A single cup of kale contains an individual’s daily requirement of vitamin A, K, and C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can help protect against harmful pathogens that may cause illness or sickness.
- Lemons: contain vitamin C and give this salad a delicious pop of zest!
- Garlic: is a true powerhouse when it comes to immune support. It also works like a drug, as according to Stanford Medicine, garlic contains allicin which works similar to an antibiotic. So pop a clove or two when you are feeling a cold coming on!
- Nutritional Yeast: is a popular vegan cheese substitute, that also provides a source of vitamin B12, a nutrient vegans tend to be low in. You can sprinkle this on just about anything.
How To Make the Kale Salad
It’s easy! Massage all ingredients together in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before eating. Top with a sprinkle of hemp seeds, if desired.
Immune Supporting Garlicky Kale Salad
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale lacinato
- 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce light
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds optional
Instructions
- Massage all ingredients together in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before eating. Top with a sprinkle of hemp seeds, if desired.
