I LOVE salads. I have one almost every day. Many people believe that eating salads is what you do if you're on a diet. I used to be one of those people until I realized the amazing health benefits that salads provide (in addition to promoting weight loss and being delicious). Leafy green veggies are some of the most nutrient dense foods that exist. This means that they have the most vitamins and minerals per calorie than most other foods. Basically, eating a delicious, huge salad like this one is like taking a multivitamin! With just 72 tiny calories per serving, this salad is rich in potassium, calcium, iron, and will provide you with over 100% of your daily requirement of both Vitamins A and C. Additionally, this yummy spring salad in fat-free dressing is very refreshing, tasty, and easy to make. Enjoy and happy Friday, everyone!
Cost per serving: $0.64
Calories per serving: 72
Equipment you'll need: blender
The dressing in this recipe was inspired by the Fat Free Vegan's original recipe. Find it here.
Ingredients: makes 3 servings
4 cups kale, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 small beet, grated into shreds
4 cups kale, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 small beet, grated into shreds
For the dressing:
3 stalks celery
5 green onions
juice of 1 small lemon
1 clove garlic
1 tsp basil
salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
1. Combine kale, celery, and shredded beet in large salad bowl.
2. Add dressing ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth.
3. Pour dressing over salad, toss, and enjoy!
1. Combine kale, celery, and shredded beet in large salad bowl.
2. Add dressing ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth.
3. Pour dressing over salad, toss, and enjoy!
