FitnessX Magazine March/April 2016 Vo1 - 2016 | Page 31

healthy recipes Blueberry Chia Kale Salad Photo by James Patrick Created by The Fit Mom Diet Team Kim Miller and Shannon Dougherty www.FitMomDiet.com Serves 4 Salad Ingredients: • 3 bunches of kale, stemmed and chopped • 1 cup fresh blueberries • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or unsweetened dried cherries • 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded • 1/3 cup chia seeds, toasted • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves • Ginger Soy Vinaigrette (see recipe) Directions for making salad: 1. Combine kale, blueberries, carrots, dried cranberries, chia seeds, almonds and mint in a medium bowl and toss well. 2. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss again. 3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve salad immediately. Ginger Soy Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Braggs Amino Acid • 2.5 tablespoons rice wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon water • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger • 1 teaspoon honey • 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 2 tablespoons peanut oil • Salt & Pepper to taste Directions for making Ginger Soy Vinaigrette Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk together until blended. FitnessX.com / FitnessX Magazine 31.