Health-e Eats: Cracked Wheat, Kale & Edamame Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Remove the main rib from the kale and roughly chop it, then toss it into a bowl.

Finely mince the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Dice the cucumber and add it to the bowl.

Chop red bell pepper and add it for flavor and color.

Add the raw cracked wheat to boiling water or chicken/vegetable stock and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.

Strain the cracked wheat and rinse it to remove excess starch, then let it drain.

Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, a pinch of salt, and finely minced fresh ginger.

Add the cooked cracked wheat, edamame, and cashews to the salad bowl.

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.

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