This Kelp and Kale Salad is something I’ve been making weekly for the past few weeks. A little goes a long way, as it’s chewy and you’ll find a small portion will take a while to eat. It really doesn’t take long to make, aside from soaking the kelp, which you’ll want to do for 4-6 hrs. The longer you soak the kelp, the easier it will be to eat, and kelp expands a lot in relation to its dry state. I’ll link a dressing recipe that goes well with this, but if you have a favorite dressing, try it out with this salad!

How to prepare Kelp Kale Salad

Ingredients

• Bunch of Kale
• A few pieces of dry Kelp (It expands a lot, so you don’t need a whole lot!) Or Pre-soaked Kelp
• Dressing – Try a Raw Ceasar Dressing
• Optional: Cooked Quinoa, Kasha, Barley…

1. Thoroughly wash the kale and remove the leaves from the stems.
2. Get out a bowl and tear the kale leaves into small, bite-sized pieces. Massage the kale for a minute or two to break it down so it’ll be easier to eat. (The dressing will help to further break down the kale)
3. Take your pre-soaked Kelp and cut into small pieces or strips. Add the kelp in the bowl with the kale.
4. Take your dressing and pour over the salad. Massage the kale again and cover it all in the dressing.
5. Another idea is to take about 1/4 cup of cooked Quinoa (or Kasha, Barley…whatever you’d like) and sprinkle it over the salad.

All done! I bring some of this salad to work with me for lunch, or have it with a bit of homemade soup for dinner.