Crispy Jerk Lentil Kale Salad
Ingredients
Crispy Jerk Lentils
- ½ cup cooked lentils (green or brown)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1–1½ tsp jerk seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
Kale Salad Base
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for massaging kale)
- ¼ tsp salt
- Add-Ins
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup thinly sliced apple
- ½ cup orange segments
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- Creamy Jerk Lime Dressing
Creamy Jerk Lime Dressing
- ¼ cup vegan mayo or vegan yogurt or regular
- 1-2 tsp jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp water (to thin)
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
Instructions
Crispy Jerk Lentils
- Rinse lentils and boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes until just tender. Or Pressure cook for 6 mins.
- Drain VERY well and dry them completely
- Spread on a towel or tray and let steam dry 10 minutes (this step matters!)
- We season cooked lentils with olive oil, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, and salt, then roast or air-fry them until crispy and golden. The result is crunchy, spicy lentils that add texture and bold flavor to every bite.
Massage the Kale
- We massage fresh chopped kale with olive oil and a pinch of salt until it softens, deepens in color, and becomes tender. This step transforms kale from bitter and chewy into smooth and flavorful.
Build the Salad
- We layer the kale with:
- Sweet onions, Crisp apples, Juicy oranges, Fresh pineapple and feta cheese
- This creates a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and crunch.
- We drizzle everything with our creamy jerk lime dressing, tossing gently to coat without overdressing.
- Finish
- We top the salad with the hot crispy jerk lentils right before serving to keep the crunch strong.
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