Guru Salad is finely sliced kale and red cabbage mixed with walnuts and pomegranate. Not only delicious taste, but also powerful boost to your immune system that will keep you healthy all year round!
This is one of my oldest and top-rated recipes among friends and family, but why the name Guru Salad? I hope you are not laughing because I can assure you this salad is well deserving of that name. Also, we have Caesar and Greek salads, so why not Guru?!
I named it Guru Salad back in 2015 when I began my recipe blogging adventure. Although, I had a different blog back then and you may be able to find the old photos on Pinterest and Instagram. However, I disconnected the oldest recipe pages, because they are not up to my today standards. Nevertheless, my old blog is still active, even if I don’t pay for it anymore. If you are wondering how is that possible, well it is because my old hosting provider is www.wix.com and they let you build a website for free. Although, if you are planning to become a serious blogger creating an income, I do not recommend it.
Anyway, it was okay for me for the time being, because I had a lot to learn. Finally, now I am ready for the next step, therefore I designed this new blog last month. I have created many recipes in the past and will surely bring the best ones to you gradually. I just need to take new photos with my new camera and lighting.
And now I should finally talk a little bit about making the salad, right? I definitely would like to point out how important is to cut the kale as thin as possible and so the cabbage. That is one of the reasons why it is so popular over the years. We have lots of parties because my son-in-law has a big family and this salad is a must at every party! Actually, my daughter makes it, because she is a Kale Salad pro now, lol. In fact, the biggest success is that my twin grandsons like it too. They will be four years old next month and they enjoying this salad for two years, already. However, if you are looking for something else, you may check my SALADS page.
Well, the dressing has a lot to do with it as well and I am using it for other salads also. I have always some in the jar and stored in the cupboard. It doesn’t have to be refrigerated. And if you are wondering about the garlic, I would like to suggest that the best for this dressing is the dehydrated one. Unfortunately, not easy to find in the supermarkets. I know Bulk Barn has it, if you live in Canada, or you can order it on Amazon.
The other product I would like to point gives you more details about is the Cabbage Shredder, also available on Amazon, but I got mine from Slovakia. My sister brought it for me when she was here in May last year because it’s much cheaper there. Yet, mine doesn’t have three blades like the one on Amazon, so I am guessing that one works better. But, it is quite pricey. I know there are lots of people out there who do not like kale, so I am curious how you feel about this leafy green superfood. I would love to read about your experience, or if you have any questions or suggestions.
GURU SALAD
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Cabbage Shredder
Ingredients
- 1 large kale
- ¼ red cabbage
- ½ medium red onion finely sliced
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup walnuts
- Himalayan pink salt to taste
- DRESSING
- ¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice
- ¼ cup grape seed oil or olive oil
- 2 tbsp Maple syrup
- 2 tsp minced dehydrated garlic or freeze dried or garlic powder
- Mix all in a bottle or jar with lid. Shake well before applying.
Instructions
- Wash the kale leaves thoroughly and cut the middle stems as shown on the photo.
- Finely slice each leaf and place into a large bowl.
- If you have a whole cabbage, cut the bottom off, remove some of the top leaves and wash thoroughly.
- Cut into half and cut the one half I to half again, so you get the quarter of cabbage.
- You may slice it finely as possible with knife, or you can use slicer as shown on the photo.
- When ready, mix with the kale in the bowl.
- Slice an onion and mix with rest of the ingredients in the bowl.
- Shake the bottle with dressing and add as much as needed.
- Mix well and adjust the taste.
- Top with pomegranate and walnuts before serving.
I just made this salad, and it was absolutely yummmmmmy! Was great as a side dish with garlic quinoa/rice and beans mix.
Lots of fibre and protein in one dish that’s not only flavourful, but a vegan deliciousness! ?
I really appreciate you are sharing your experience with us Neomi. Thank you so much! I am happy you liked it ???
Very pretty and colorful
Thank you so much, I am happy you like it!