Purple Kale and Spinach Salad

Great recipe for dieters and it can also be used as a green smoothie with exception of the olive oil. For the smoothie, you can also add a banana, apple, and orange for flavoring.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1 stalk celery, minced

  • ½ onion, minced

  • ½ lemon, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Salad:

  • 7 leaves purple kale, chopped

  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

  • 5 Caribbean lettuce leaves, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon alfalfa sprouts

  • ½ yellow bell pepper, minced

  • ½ orange bell pepper, minced

  • 6 pitted prunes

  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

  • 1 teaspoon spirulina powder

  • 1 teaspoon chlorella powder

  • 1 teaspoon maca powder

Directions

  1. Whisk celery, onion, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is well-mixed.

  2. Combine kale, spinach, and Caribbean lettuce in a separate bowl. Sprinkle alfalfa sprouts over kale mixture; add yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, prunes, sunflower seeds, spirulina, chlorella, and maca powder and mix well.

  3. Drizzle dressing over salad while continually stirring until evenly distributed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
7g Fat
24g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 439mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 104mg 519%
Calcium 112mg 9%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 607mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.