This salad is great in so many regards. Kale is king as far as I'm concerned. It is one of the cruciferous vegetables and packs a nutritional punch with sulpher-containing phytonutrients and vitamins A, C and K.
In addition to those benefits, it also has the immune boosting Omega-3's in the sardines, which are also rich in calcium. Since I don't include any dairy products in my diet, this is a great substitute.
The dulse is a seaweed rich in nutrients such as iron and magnesium and a great source of protein. I like the bacon-like flavor it adds without having to consume nitrates and unhealthful additives that come with real bacon.
The icing on the cake for me is the Garlic Kraut. It is pure medicine for me as it is a natural probiotic. It gives a huge boost to your immune system and is especially helpful if you are fighting off a cold or the flu. It's my answer to chicken soup and gives a refreshing zing to the dish.
Normally, I don't include corn in my anti-cancer diet because of the harmful aflotoxins that can form when stored before it gets to markets and because so much of the corn out there is genetically modified. If by chance you can get it fresh from an organic farm right off the stalk, or from a trusted source at your local farmers market, then make the exception and enjoy it.
Ingredients (all Organic):
1 large bunch of Kale
1 ear of Corn
1 handful of Dulse (found at health food stores)
1 large Avocado
1 can of Wild Caught Sardines (I use Wild Planet, extra virgin olive oil with lemon)
1 Tablespoon of toasted Pine Nuts
1 pinch of Caraway Seeds
1 to 2 tablespoons Raw Sour Kraut (optional, I use Goldmine Garlic Kraut without additives)
1 to 2 tablespoons Raw Sour Kraut (optional, I use Goldmine Garlic Kraut without additives)
Dressing:
1-2 cloves of Garlic
juice of 1-2 Lemons
2 Tablespoons of Red Miso Paste
1 1/2 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt and fresh ground Black Pepper to taste
In a large bowl mix chopped Kale, torn up Dulse, diced Avocado and Caraway Seed. Steam the Corn, let it cool and add to salad. I remove the bones in the Sardines, then cut up into bite-size pieces and mix into salad. For the dressing, in a handmixer add all ingredients and mix until pureed. Mix dressing into salad in bowl, then add toasted Pine Nuts and serve! Serves two.
