Kale Sprout Kaleidoscope Crunch

Kale sprout kaleidoscope crunch is a vibrant and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The kale sprouts, red cabbage, bell pepper, and red onion provide a variety of textures and flavors, while the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds add a satisfying crunch. The dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, is light and tangy, and complements the salad perfectly.

The inspiration for this salad came to me one day when I was browsing the produce section of my local grocery store. I saw a bag of kale sprouts, and I was immediately intrigued. I had never seen kale sprouts before, and I was curious about what they would taste like. I also saw a head of red cabbage, a bell pepper, and a red onion, and I thought that they would all be great additions to a salad. I bought all of the ingredients and went home to experiment.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups kale sprouts
• 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color), finely diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tbsp lemon juice (for the dressing)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the kale sprouts, cabbage, bell pepper, and red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Top with the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.
5. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The kale sprouts provide a slightly bitter flavor that is balanced by the sweetness of the bell pepper and the tanginess of the red cabbage and red onion.
• The pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds add a satisfying crunch to the salad.
• The dressing is light and tangy, and it complements the salad perfectly.