Vegetarian Meal Prep Recipe: Rainbow Kale Salad

Are you looking for an easy and quick vegetarian meal prep recipe? Then this rainbow kale salad is perfect!

Meal-prepping healthy options ahead of time can help you stay on track with your goals throughout the week.

The colorful vegetables in this dish provide tons of beneficial micronutrients that your body needs. This is especially important if you’re someone with an autoimmune or chronic condition.

Being both gluten and dairy-free, this recipe is suitable for patients with specific dietary restrictions, including Celiac disease.

Rainbow Kale Salad Recipe

Follow the directions below for an easy and simple rainbow kale salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of kale
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1 cucumber
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 cup carrots
• 1/2 cup tomatoes
• Sprinkle of green onion

Directions:

1. Massage 1 bunch of kale with olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 375. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil.
3. Rinse a can of chickpeas and place on a baking sheet. Add spices of your choice! Bake for 15 mins or until crispy.
4. Wash, chop & prep your veg. We used cucumber, red onion, carrots, tomatoes & green onion.
5. Assemble your bowls by placing kale on the bottom and layering your veg and chickpeas. Top with the chopped green onion!

Dietitian tip: massaging your kale helps it digest better!

The Takeaway

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Together, we come up with a personalized plan to help you stress less during mealtimes and feel the best you’ve ever felt.