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a sturdy green salad in a metal lunch box bowl

Sturdy Greens Salad

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Vegan

Use any sturdy green — like kale, chard, mustard greens, or collard greens — to make this hearty salad.

By Maddie Augustin | Experience Life
a sturdy green salad in a metal lunch box bowl
  • Makes2 servings
  • Prep Time10 minutes
  • Cook Time0 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped sturdy greens (chard, kale, mustard, turnip, collard, or beet greens)
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbs. capers
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil

Directions

STEP 1
Add the greens, salt, and olive oil to a large bowl. Massage by hand until the greens have softened and appear darker in color, about one to two minutes.
STEP 2
Add the bell pepper, shallot, capers, and dried basil to the massaged greens and toss. Enjoy fresh or refrigerate for up to three days.

Photography by: Andrea D’Agosto; Prop Styling: Alicia Buszczak; Food Styling: Paul Jackman

By Maddie Augustin

Maddie Augustin is a Minneapolis-based recipe developer.

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