15-Minute Easy Salad Recipe | Desi~licious RD

This could be your go-to easy salad recipe. Packed with a medley of fresh and crunchy ingredients like broccoli, kale, carrots, pomegranate and pumpkin seeds – super nourishing and YUMMY! Tossed in a tangy dressing, that’s the perfect match.

This homemade raw green salad is quite something; refreshing, crunchy, tangy and sure to satisfy your salad cravings! 

In this recipe, you’ll learn how to make this easy salad recipe entirely from scratch, so you’ll have control over every Desi~licious flavour! It’s quick to pull off, versatile, and pairs really well with  South Asian Fish Biryani, Tomato Soup, and Black Bean Kebabs. If you’re after more ethnic South Asian recipes to accompany this tasty salad, here are a bunch.

How To Make This Easy Salad Recipe – Step By Step

There aren’t many steps involved in creating this recipe. Here’s how simple it really is:

1. Prepare all the salad ingredients; wash and dry the kale, carrots, broccoli and deseed the pomegranate. Gather the dressing ingredients (Image 1).
2. My food processor does an excellent job of peeling, grating, slicing and chopping veggies. Begin by grating the carrots and empty into a large bowl (Image 1).
3. Next, use the blade of your food processor to chop the kale and broccoli. I use the pulse function which helps to not over-process the vegetables. 3-4 pulses are all you need (Images 4-5).
4. In a medium mason jar, add the dressing ingredients, place the lid and shake well (Image 6).
5. Mix all the salad ingredients and pour the dressing, and serve (Images 7-8)

Top Tips For Making This Easy Salad Recipe

• Before pulsing/processing the vegetables, make sure they are thoroughly washed and dry. You don’t want a soggy salad.
• Opt for fresh vegetables if you’re after a crunchy and refreshing salad. I make this right after my grocery trip instead of waiting a few days. This prevents the greens from wilting and wasting away in the fridge.
• Don’t over-process the broccoli and kale; otherwise, it will be soggy and not very tasty. Depending on your food processor, 3-4 pulses may be enough
• Add the dressing just before serving, so it’s nice and crunchy
• Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Healthy Ingredient Swaps From Desi~licious RD

What I love about this easy salad recipe is that you can change it up by swapping ingredients to suit your needs. You end up with new creations every time. Here are some healthy swaps you can try:

• Replace kale for other greens you love: spinach, lettuce, arugula all work well. Plus, with some of these, you may not even need to use your food processor.
• Swap sunflower seeds with other seeds or nuts: pumpkin, hemp, almonds, walnuts and pistachios. The options are endless.
•  Instead of pomegranate, opt for budget-friendlier options such as apples, oranges, pears and berries.

More Desi~licious Salad Recipes You Might Like:

• Kala Chan Chaat
• Beetroot Poriyal
• Quinoa Mung Bean Salad

I’d love to hear from you! What’s your favourite way to enjoy salad? Have you tried my easy salad recipe before? 

If you do try this recipe, would love to hear from you! Leave a comment, rate it, or share a photo and hashtag with #desiliciousrd on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Can’t wait to see your photos.

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15-Minute Easy Salad Recipe | Desi~licious RD

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This could be your go-to easy salad recipe. Packed with a medley of fresh and crunchy ingredients like broccoli, kale, carrots, pomegranate and pumpkin seeds - super nourishing and YUMMY! Tossed in a tangy dressing, that's the perfect match.

Prep Time15 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Snack

Servings: 5 servings

Author: Shahzadi Devje

Ingredients

• 3 carrots small, washed and dried
• 8 kale leaves large, washed and dried
• 2 cups broccoli medium, washed and dried
• 1 pomegranate deseeded
• 1 lemon juice, fresh
• 1 garlic clove, medium, crushed
• ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
• ½ tbsp mustard
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds unsalted, as topping

Instructions

• Prepare all the salad ingredients; wash and dry the kale, carrots, broccoli and deseed the pomegranate. Gather the dressing ingredients
• Set up the food processor to "grate" function. Begin by grating the carrots and empty into a large bowl and set aside.
• Next, use the blade in the processor to chop the kale and broccoli. Use the pulse function to not over-process the vegetables. 3-4 pulses are all you need.
• In a medium mason jar, add the dressing ingredients, place the lid and shake well.
• Mix all the salad ingredients and pour the dressing, sprinkle the seeds and serve.

Notes

• Before pulsing/processing the vegetables, make sure they are thoroughly washed and dried. You don't want a soggy salad.
• Opt for fresh vegetables if you're after a crunchy and refreshing salad. I make this right after my grocery trip instead of waiting a few days. This prevents the greens from wilting and wasting away in the fridge.
• Don't over-process the broccoli and kale; otherwise, it will be soggy and not very tasty. Depending on your food processor, 3-4 pulses may be enough
• Add the dressing just before serving, so it's nice and crunchy
• Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days

Nutrition Facts

15-Minute Easy Salad Recipe | Desi~licious RD

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Sodium 78mg3%

Potassium 701mg20%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 5g20%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 11696IU234%

Vitamin C 116mg141%

Calcium 126mg13%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.