King Kong Strong Superfood Salad

Bam! Pow! Get King Kong strong! This salad is a knockout of nutrition.

Ingredients

  • 3
    cups curly kale, stems removed and chopped
  • 1
    cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/2
    cup carrots, matchstick size julienne
  • 1/4
    cup red onion, thinly sliced in half rings
  • 1
    cup blueberries
  • 1/3
    cup cashew pieces, roasted and salted
  • 3
    tablespoons sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
  • 1/3
    cup dried cranberries

For the edamame:

  • 1
    cup organic edamame beans, shelled
  • 3
    cups water

For the dressing:

  • 3
    tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3
    teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4
    teaspoon sea salt
  • 3
    tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    To prepare edamame beans, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Drop in frozen edamame beans and quickly blanch for 1-2 minutes. Immediately immerse in cold ice water. Drain.

  2. 2

    To make dressing, whisk together vinegar, maple syrup and salt in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil to emulsify.

  3. 3

    Right before serving, in large bowl combine all ingredients. Toss to coat.