Spicy Balsamic Kale Salad (with Tuna)
- November 16, 2015
Jennifer Anthony
This delicious salad makes a great side dish or can be added to your meal prep rotation by adding a can of tuna to make two delicious entree-sized salads that keep well in the fridge.
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INGREDIENTS
1 large bunch kale, de-ribbed + thinly sliced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 jalapeño pepper, deseeded and minced
salt + black pepper to taste
1 (7 oz) can tuna, drained (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1
De-rib and thinly slice kale and place in a large serving bowl. Massage kale well. Set aside at room temperature.
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno and cook for 5 minutes, or until very soft.
Add the vinegar and cook for 1-2 minutes.
While still hot, pour the mixture over the kale and toss well. Season with salt and black pepper.
Serve as a side salad (makes 4 servings) or add 1 can of tuna and mix into salad to make 2 entree-sized salads.
COUNTS AS
1 Vegetable, 1 Fat (+ 2 Proteins if use added Tuna)
NOTES
This makes a great side salad (makes about 4 servings) or you can add 1 can of tuna to make two entree-sized salads that are great for making ahead and eating later!
Please note: Nutrition Facts data include tuna.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 275
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 25g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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