5 Minute Sardine Kale Salad

This salad makes the perfect no-fuss lunch packed in healthy protein, fats, and low starch veggies. Enjoy on its own for a light lunch or pair with leftover cooked grains or even some bread for a more filling meal.

Yields 1 Serving | Total Time 5 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head tuscan kale - thinly sliced

  • 1 can wild-caught sardines

  • 1 Persian cucumber - thinly sliced into half moons

  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes - halved

  • 2 tbsp sliced or slivered almonds

  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Pinch red pepper chili flakes, if desired

  • 1/2 avocado, if desired

Preparation

  1. Add the kale to a medium bowl along with the olive oil from the can of sardines, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast. Season with salt & pepper.

  2. Firmly massage with your hands to breakdown the kale fully. It should be fully wilted.

  3. Break up the sardines into a smaller pieces and add to the bowl along with the cucumber, tomato, and almonds. Mix to combine.

  4. Serve up and enjoy. Sprinkle with red pepper chili flakes, if desired.

Paleo, Meal Prep, Low Carb, High Protein, 15 Minute MealsJason PabstComment