basil-y kale salad
smoke ‘em if you got ‘em, hemp…seeds.
well, you don’t technically smoke them, but now that i have your attention, let’s talk about hemp seeds. hemp seeds have incredible health benefits and when paired with super nutritious kale, this recipe will give you a natural “high.”
* nutrition facts on hemp:
- high percentage of the simple proteins that strengthen immunity
- could aid, if not heal, people suffering from immune deficiency diseases
- nature’s highest botanical source of essential fatty acid, with more essential fatty acid than flax or any other nut or seed oil
- perfect 3:1 ratio of Omega-6 and Omega-3 – for cardiovascular health and general strengthening of the immune system
- superior vegetarian source of protein considered easily digestible
- rich source of phytonutrients, the disease-protective element of plants with benefits protecting your immunity, bloodstream, tissues, cells, skin, organs and mitochondria.
* facts cited from the body ecology diet
basil-y kale salad with hemp seeds
prep time: 20 minutes
grocery list:
salad:
4 cups curly kale, stems removed and torn into bite sized pieces
2 tbsp basil olive oil
½ tsp sea salt
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ cup shredded carrots
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 green onions, sliced white part only
½ carton grape tomatoes, cut in half
¼ - ½ cup hemp seeds
dressing:
½ avocado
1 lemon juiced
10-12 basil leaves
- massage kale with olive oil and sea salt for 3 minutes or until tender
- add in bell pepper, cucumber, green onions and grape tomatoes and mix together
- to make dressing, add avocado, lemon juice, and basil to a food processor and blend till creamy. drizzle in a little olive oil if necessary
- add dressing and hemp seeds to salad and mix well. add salt to taste if necessary. serve and garnish with avocado if desired
