Kale Power Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

As part of our weight loss challenge, I will be sharing with my family as well as with my blog’s readers a number of healthy recipes I’ve found along the way.

This power salad is packed full of goodness and it’s even pretty to look at.

Kale Power Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• 3 1/4 cup of chopped kale, stem removed
• 3/4 cup of purple cabbage, julienned
• 6 tablespoons green pepper, julienned
• 6 tablespoons carrot, julienned
• 3 tablespoons tomatoes, chopped
• 3 tablespoons peanuts, dry roasted and unsalted
• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Instructions:

• For individual take-to-work lunches, divide each ingredient in three separate containers and mix together. Refrigerate and eat within 3-4 days. Add dressing when you are ready to eat.
• For a family meal, combine all ingredients in a bowl and drizzle dressing over top.

Dijon Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• While whisking, add olive oil and continue until all ingredients are combined.
• Cover and refrigerate between uses. Let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature before using.

For 21 day fixers out there: This recipe makes 3 servings each comprised of 2 green, 1 yellow, 1/2 blue, and 1 orange container. Making up this recipe at the beginning of the week gives you three days worth of lunches that are ready to grab and go!