Vegan kale salad with homemade croutons - Pekarna Grosuplje

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach offers similar nutrients and is often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed banana

💰Cheaper: sliced apple

Mashed banana provides creaminess with fewer calories.

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are nutritious and more affordable.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: grated cheese

Ground flaxseeds add a nutty flavor and are often cheaper.

Wash and dry the kale thoroughly.

Remove the tough stems from the kale and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

In a large bowl, combine the kale with a pinch of salt and massage the leaves for 2-3 minutes until tender.

Chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber, then add them to the kale.

Finely slice the red onion and grate the carrot, adding both to the salad bowl.

Dice the avocado and gently fold it into the salad.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil until emulsified.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine evenly.

Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and nutritional yeast before serving.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Cooking Techniques

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