Gut Healing Vegan Kale Salad
/Most of us have heard the importance of incorporating probiotics into our daily lives, but not everyone understands the important role that prebiotics play as well. Prebiotics are the food that contains the necessary fiber that will feed the good bacteria in our digestive system and allow them to thrive. This recipe is my version of the kale salad recipe created by Dr. Andrew Weil from the restaurant True Food Kitchen. I love my version because it is made vegan using dairy-free parmesan cheese and I also include sauerkraut in order to provide the body with probiotics to promote good gut health. The combination of the kale (a prebiotic) and the sauerkraut (a probiotic) is an amazing duo to replenish the gut with good bacteria and make sure that it has a good environment to thrive in.
Ingredients:
8 cups, thinly sliced kale
3/4 cup sauerkraut
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1 lemon, juiced
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vegan parmesan ( I use Violife)
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp shallots, minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes
**optional: top with vegan parmesan cheese and avocado
Directions:
Mix the kale, sauerkraut and cilantro in one large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl combine the lemon, olive oil, vegan parmesan, garlic, shallots, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until thoroughly mixed.
Pour dressing mixture over the kale, sauerkraut, and cilantro mixture and combine until evenly coated. Enjoy!
With love,
Ashley
