Please note the nutrition difference just with substituting dry cranberries for the raisins.
Take care,
Gloria
Chopped Kale Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing - 36.7g Carbs, 11.9g Fiber, 8g Sugar dry cranberries OR 62.5g Carbs, 12.2g Fiber, 28.5g Sugar Raisins
From: Body by Emilee
Alright guys! There is no other way to say it...this salad is simply AMAZING!!! (-: Loaded with healthy veggies and protein...so fresh, flavorful and light. Amazing! It has become my "go-to" salad for spring. Definitely try this one! So YuM!
--> Salad
1 large head of kale (about 4-6 cups)
2 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
1 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato, diced
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 English cucumber, diced
1 avocado, diced
1 cup mixed raisins OR dry cranberries (nutrition for both included)
1/2 cup sunflowers seeds OR sliced almonds
--> Dressing
1/4 cup Tahini
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Mix all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and stir until thoroughly combined.
Place in refrigerator and let sit for at least 30 minutes so flavors can meld.
Enjoy!
Nutrition From: www.calorecount.about.com – using 6 cups kale for nutrition information.
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 491 g (491 g = 17.31 oz // 17.31 fl oz = 2.16 cups)
Nutrition per Serving:
592 Calories, 271 Calories from Fat, 30.1g Total Fat, 4.4g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 50mg Cholesterol, 610mg Sodium, 62.5g Total Carbs, 12.2g Dietary Fiber, 28.5g Sugars, 28.6g Protein
Vitamin A 426% - Vitamin C 311% - Calcium 30% - Iron 32%
Nutrition Grade: A
Good points:
Very high in vitamin A
Very high in vitamin C
Bad points:
High in sugar
Nutrition From: www.calorecount.about.com – using 6 cups kale for nutrition information.
Substitution: Dry cranberries instead of raisins.
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 479 g (479 g = 16.89 oz // 16.89 fl oz = 2.11 cups)
Nutrition per Serving:
494 Calories, 269 Calories from Fat, 29.9g Total Fat, 4.4g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 50mg Cholesterol, 606mg Sodium, 36.7g Total Carbs,
11.9g Dietary Fiber, 8g Sugars, 27.6g Protein
Vitamin A 426% - Vitamin C 315% - Calcium 28% - Iron 29%
Nutrition Grade: A
Good points:
High in manganese
Very high in vitamin A
Very high in vitamin C
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