Picante Kale Salad

Picante Kale Salad

Here’s the yummy Kale Salad we are having for lunch on the patio today. I’m enjoying it on it’s own, while hubby will have it with a few leftover pizza slices!!  I love the spicy bite of this kale salad and the creaminess of the avocado and lemon, and how it coats the kale so nicely. Yum!! Well, I’m off to enjoy this summer day!! Bon appetite!

DSC_0003_watermark kale avo before mush broc

Ingredients:
Makes 4 small or 2 large portions

  • 1 bunch kale, stem removed and in bite size pieces
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 hot red pepper, chopped finely (you can add more if you really like spicy!)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 large mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 head broccoli, cut in bite size pieces

Add kale pieces to large bowl.  Add avocado, lemon and hot peppers.  Using your hands massage the kale mixture until well coated with the avocado. The massage also helps breakdown the kale as it can be a little tough. Add mushrooms & broccoli, toss and serve.

Cat’s TIP:  Make a double batch of this salad and split it in two.  1st batch as is above, and for the 2nd batch add 2 chopped Mangoes, tossed & served!! The sweet of the Mango was a perfect match for the spicy kale!  And now you have two salads to take you through the next 2 days as side at dinner and for lunch! Easy Peasy! ;-)

DSC_0001_watermark kale avo mush broc

DSC_0012_watermark leftover pizza

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Raspberry Mango Smoothie

Raspberry Mango Smoothie

I love this combination.  The tartness of raspberries with the sweet and creaminess of mango makes this smoothie a definite keeper!

DSC_0001_watermark mango rasp spin

Ingredients:
Makes 1.5 litres (3 x 500ml servings)

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 mango, chopped
  • 2 cups raspberries
  • 3-4 big handfuls spinach

Add all ingredients to the blender in the order listed. Blend on low speed and gradually increase speed. Blend on high until smooth and frothy. To learn more about how I create smoothies visit My Smoothie Approach and if you are looking for a blender visit my post on Choosing a Blender for some ideas that will fit any budget. Enjoy!!

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Mango Orange Simplicity Smoothie

Mango Orange Simplicity Smoothie

I am totally addicted to mangoes! At this time of year when they are plentiful, I will enjoy mangoes every day (and some!! ;-) ). It’s not uncommon to see me standing over the sink enjoying the plush juiciness of a mango right from the peel/core! Oh my lord, I so love them!! Needless to say I have enjoyed many mangoes these past few weeks. When using mangoes in smoothies, I like to keep it simple as I love the flavour and texture that Mangoes give to any smoothie. This smoothie is a prime example, I love its simplicity with only a few ingredients, but very powerful and nutritious ingredients! This smoothie is very high in Vitamins A & C as well it is high in Vitamin B6, potassium and dietary fiber. Oh and I love the brilliant green colour of mango smoothies! My love affair with mangoes is never ending! As always, I hope you will enjoy as much as I do! ♡♡

DSC_0004_watermark mango orange sunflw sprout spin BEFORE

Ingredients:
Makes 1.5 litres (3 servings of 500ml each) ♡ although I drank the whole batch myself! Yup, I did! ;-)

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 mango
  • 1 orange
  • 1 big handful sunflower sprouts
  • 3 big handfuls spinach

Add all ingredients to the blender. Blend on low speed and gradually increase speed. Blend on high until smooth and frothy. To learn more about how I create smoothies visit My Smoothie Approach and if you are looking to purchase a blender visit my post on Choosing a Blender for some ideas that will fit any budget. Enjoy!!

DSC_0003_watermark mango orange sunflw sprout spin GLASS

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Blueberry Mango Orange Smoothie

Blueberry Mango Orange Smoothie

Blueberries, mango and orange = Heaven!!  A wonderful splash of flavour and the mango gives this (and any) smoothie a wonderful creamy texture.  Not much else to say!!  It’s a keeper!

Ingredients:
Makes 2 litres (4 servings of 500ml each)

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1 mango
  • 1 orange, peel removed
  • 4 handfuls spinach

Add all ingredients to the blender. Blend on low speed and gradually increase speed. Blend on high until smooth and frothy. To learn more about how I create smoothies visit My Smoothie Approach and if you are looking to purchase a blender visit my post on Choosing a Blender for some ideas that will fit any budget. Enjoy!!

DSC_0005_watermark blue mango orange spin

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Mango Kale Smoothie

Mango Kale Smoothie

DSC_0001_watermark mango kaleYup, I ♡♡ Mangos and I ♡♡ Kale!!  Put it together and I’m definitely feeling the ♡♡♡♡ :-)

Nutritionally this smoothie offers high dietary fiber and high potassium.  As well it’s very very high in vitamin A and C as well it’s a good source for vitamin B6, calcium and iron.  All in all, lots of nutrients!  Not to mention there’s 5.5 grams in protein :-)

Ingredients:
makes 1.5 litres (2 servings – although I often have both servings myself which keeps me going through the morning)

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 mangos, seeded
  • 1 bunch kale (or for a milder taste you could use spinach)

Add all ingredients to the blender.  Blend on low speed and gradually increase speed.  Blend on high until smooth and frothy.  To learn more about how I create smoothies visit My Smoothie Approach.

Nutrition - Mango Kale Smoothie

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