I have to confess, I wasn’t a Kale fan initially. It’s a bitter leaf when you don’t know how to prepare it. Yet somehow the salad bar at Whole Foods managed to perfect that too, so naturally, I started loving Kale. So let’s give the whole foods garlicky kale recipe a try!
Whole Foods Garlicky Kale Salad
Ingredients Â
- 1 bundle raw kale OR 4 cups chopped raw kale
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp  apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt to taste
Optional add-ins
- 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 3 tbsp tandoori masala spice blend
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
You can make your tandoori masala at home, all you need are these spices
- 3 tbsp cumin
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp ginger powder
- 2 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp cardamom
- Blend all the spices and you have yourself a DIY Tandoori Spice mix
InstructionsÂ
- Roast almonds in toaster oven or skillet till golden-brown, place in a bowl, and set aside
- Chop the kale into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl
- In a blender add tahini, lemon juice, vinegar, and yeast, blend to desired consistency
- Pour the blended dressing over the kale
- Sprinkle the almonds and parmesan
- Give everything a good toss
- Place in fridge to let the kale marinate
- Remove from fridge after 20 minutes and serve
If you want a spicier bowl with chickpeas, follow these steps
- After you have set aside your kale and dressing, line a baking tray with parchment paper
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius
- Properly rinse and drain chickpeas
- Add chickpeas in a bowl and season with tandoori masala
- Place seasoned chickpeas on a tray, drizzle minced garlic over it
- Season with avocado oil or olive oil
- Place the baking tray in the oven and let it bake for 15 minutes
- Remove from oven after chickpeas become fragrant
- Combine kale, chickpeas, and dressing giving everything a good toss
- Serve chilled
Easy wasn’t it! I made this whole foods garlicky kale recipe after careful analysis of different recipes and ingredients. This is our version of Garlicky Kale Salad, so try it out and let us know!
Why Make Salads at Home
The thing is, buying simple foods like salads from stores isn’t economic especially during a pandemic.
The next best thing to do would be to make it yourself, shouldn’t be that hard right? Luckily Kale isn’t a food you can mess up too much, all you need to know is what ingredients to add to bring out its taste and work with different flavors.
Side Dishes
Kale is undoubtedly a superfood you can add to your breakfast, smoothies, or scrambles. It also goes well with Instant pot Mongolian Beef, adding much needed fiber to a protein-rich meal. Another good protein meal that needs Garlicky Kale is Almond Butter Chicken.
While we’re still on proteins, also have a look at Walnut Crusted Salmon Fillets, they pair wonderfully with a fresh kale salad. Green leafy Chicken Spinach Pizza makes a great combination with leafy green Kale Salad. Creamy Curry Penne Pasta with a healthy serving of Garlicky Kale, sounds so deliciously refreshing! Make sure to try Cheesy Artichoke Bread Ring with Kale, they make a stellar combo!
Kale Recipes
Kale Salad is a hearty meal that you can never have enough of! We recommend these Kale Recipes:Â
- Cauliflower and Kale is easily the most popular Kale dish
- Kale Bread will give you good carbs along with fiber and nutrients
- Kale is so healthy it’s even great for babies! Try Kale Baby Food
- If you’ve had your fair share of Kale, try different Salads here
- Have a look at more Kale Recipes
Health Benefits
Kale is a super food packed with nutrients that’s been recently gaining popularity. Some health benefits are:
- Vitamin A helps in strong eyesight and keeps our immune system strong
- Vitamin B, specifically folate which helps in brain development
- Omega-3 fatty acids: they keep our heart functioning at an optimal level
- Kale also has minerals like Calcium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, they keep our bones and teeth healthy
There are a bunch of different types of kale available in the market:
- Curly Kale, most common and has bright green leaves
- Dinosaur Kale has wrinkly narrow green leaves
- Redbor Kale has purple to red ruffled leaves
- Russian Kale has flat fringer leaves and is green, red, or purple
I am a yogi with a smoldering passion for nutrition and healthy living. I have been a Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach for over 11 years and now I want to help you. My mission is to inspire as many people as I can to expand their awareness and broaden their horizons by giving a voice to the choices that create abundant, radiant health. Here I share deliciously simple plant-based recipes, nutrition resources, detox tips, and a glimpse into my whole lifestyle.
