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Brown Rice Kale Salad

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High Fiber Salad

Sweet, savory, and super satisfying — this Brown Rice Kale Salad with Natural Delights Medjool dates proves healthy eating can be delicious. Think chewy caramel-like dates, nutty brown rice, crunchy walnuts, and a bright citrus vinaigrette all tossed with massaged kale.

Perfect for meal prep, BBQs, potlucks, or any summer moment when you want something hearty but refreshing. Bonus: its nutrient-packed ingredients support glowing skin, steady energy, and great digestion.

 

Recipe by Jackie Akerberg

Ingredients

  • Salad
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¾ cup walnuts chopped
  • ½ cup Natural Delights Medjool Dates pitted, chopped
  • 1 bunch Tuscan kale stems removed, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ½ tsp olive oil optional
  • Salad Dressing
  • 1 orange zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or tahini for oil-free
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

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Preparation

  1. Add rice to a medium saucepan with 2 cups water or vegetable broth and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes, until rice is fluffy and tender. Set aside to cool.
  2. Place chopped onion in a bowl of water - this reduces the bitterness and makes the flavor less pungent. Soak for 20 minutes or so while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Heat a medium skillet over medium low heat and add the chopped walnuts. Toast for 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently and ensuring they don't scorch.
  4. Add the kale to a bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and optional olive oil. Use your hands to massage for 15 seconds until tender.
  5. Prepare the dressing by adding all ingredients to a jar and stirring to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Add all ingredients for salad to a serving bowl and drizzle with dressing. Toss to combine. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 4 days. The hearty ingredients in this recipe will stay fresh and crisp even after being dressed!

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.

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