Kale and Shrimp Salad with Coconut Basil dressing
 
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A delicious summery salad with shrimp, kale, blueberries and kiwis with a refreshing coconut basil dressing!
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Recipe type: Salad
Serves: 1
RecipeIngredients
For the salad:
  • 2 cups chopped kale leaves (thick middle ribs/stem removed), washed and drained
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 8-10 medium size shrimp, de-shelled and deveined
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1 celery stalk diced (about ½ a cup)
  • ¼ of a red onion, thinly sliced (I use a mandolin slicer)
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 kiwi peeled and diced
For the dressing:
  • 8-10 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk (for a creamy texture, use coconut cream)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp sea salt
RecipeInstructions
  1. Take a large mixing bowl and add the kale leaves and add the olive oil. Sprinkle the sea salt on top. then using your hands massage the salt and the olive oil onto the kale for about 1 minute. Leave aside for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Heat a stainless steel frying pan and add the olive oil. When hot, turn heat to medium and add the garlic and stir for 30 secs. Then add the shrimp and sprinkle with the salt. Stir fry for 1 minute and then cover and cook the shrimp for 2 minutes. Turn the heat off and keep aside.
  3. To make the dressing, add all the dressing ingredients to a small food processor and blend until you get a smooth consistency.
  4. After the Kale has softened, add the rest of the salad ingredients and the cooked shrimp into the bowl. Pour some of the dressing on top and serve!
Recipe by Cook2Nourish at https://cook2nourish.com/2020/08/kale-and-shrimp-salad-with-coconut-basil-dressing-paleo-aip-keto-whole30.html