Massaged kale salad.
Funny name, yes… but you really have to try this technique if you haven’t already!
Adding a bit of olive oil and a touch of lemon juice to chopped raw kale – and literally massaging it all together – tenderizes the tough leaves and renders them not only palatable, but delicious.
There’s no limit to what kind of ingredients you can add to a massaged kale salad; I opted for protein-rich add-ins this time around.
Cannellini (white kidney) beans, quinoa, and hummus team up with massaged kale to create a satisfying salad.
I very rarely eat meat for lunch – and only make it about twice a week for dinner – and I’ve found that vegetarian protein is a great substitute in terms of satiating my appetite and keeping me energized.
Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, nuts and nut butter, beans, and hummus are all protein-rich foods I rely on as lunchtime staples. This salad brings quinoa to the game, which – although treated as a grain – is packed with protein.
If you’re looking to up your vegetarian protein intake without resorting to powders and supplements, give this salad a try!
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