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Kale Junkie started as a personal journey and grew into a full-on love for creating food that fuels and empowers. Around here, I keep it real: eat foods that make you feel good – and that includes the damn cookie! If you’re into no-fuss meals that hit hard on flavor and confidence, you’re in the right place.

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A wooden bowl filled with a salad containing cucumbers, avocado, edamame, and pieces of salmon. The ingredients are mixed with what appears to be sun-dried tomatoes. A serving spoon with a woven handle rests in the bowl. In the background, there are two forks on a pink napkin.

Crispy Rice Salmon Cucumber Salad with Creamy Asian Dressing

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prepare crispy rice topping
STEP 2

season and bake salmon
STEP 3

mix dressing
STEP 4

chop and toss ingredients
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voila!

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Sheet Pan Warm Kale Salad

If a warm and cozy salad is calling your name, then look no further than my Sheet Pan Warm Kale Salad. This vibrant salad is packed full of tender toasted veggies, mild Italian sausage, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy pistachios, all topped off with a creamy maple dijon dressing for the perfect salad in every bite. The sheet pan makes it quick and easy to assemble, plus, it makes it easy for serving a crowd. Whether you make this for your next gathering or for a simple family dinner, you can't go wrong with this salad!

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@kalejunkie PROTEIN-PACKED PINWHEEL EGG CUPS 🙆🏻‍♀️ These are going to be your new fav grab-n-go breakfast! They remind me of mini quiche and you can fill them with anything you like! These are kid-friendly, freeze well and come together in minutes. Hope you love!⁣ SAVE this post, SHARE with friends and FOLLOW for more! 😊
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Makes 12 egg cups⁣
6 large eggs⁣
1 cup milk of choice⁣
2 tsp garlic powder⁣
1/2 tsp kosher salt⁣
1/2 tsp ground black pepper⁣
1 lb mild italian sausage⁣
1 red bell pepper, diced finely⁣
1 green bell pepper, diced finely⁣
1/2 yellow onion, diced finely⁣
4 tortillas of choice (I used low carb tortillas)⁣
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese⁣
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Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a muffin tin with oil spray of choice. Take each tortilla and roll it up into a cigar shape. Trim each end off and then cut the remaining piece into 3 even parts. Place each roll up into the muffin tin and repeat with the other tortillas until all of the muffin slots are filled. Next, In a large skillet over medium heat, add the italian sausage. Break it down with a masher and once it is almost fully cooked through, add in the bell pepper and onion. Cook 2 minutes more, then turn off the heat, and set aside. Next, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and seasonings. Fill each muffin slot 1/4 of the way with the egg mixture (do NOT overfill yet). Then scoop in some of the sausage mixture. Add about 1-2 tb more of the egg mixture on top. Again, do not overfill because they puff up in the oven. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake for 28-30 minutes until puffy and golden on top. If they overflow a but, NO WORRIES, I promise they will deflate. ENJOY! #breakfast #breakfastideas #highproteinbreakfast

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🌧️ Comment ‘BOOTS’ and I will DM you the link! My friend turned me on to these rain boots and ofc I needed 2 pairs—they are the best affordable rain boots I’ve seen yet and so comfy, I had to share! Now I just need some rain so I can wear them outside of the house 🤪

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@kalejunkie viral caramel apple cup 🍏 the key is slicing the apples really thin and the other key is using my homemade date caramel sauce. Then this simple snack is actually elite :)

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@kalejunkie 4-INGREDIENT WARM DATE CARAMEL—use it as a dip for apples 🍏 , in your coffee, over yogurt, oatmeal and so much more! It’s highly addictive, you’ve been warned! 🙂 You can keep this in your fridge for up to two weeks.

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1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and soaked
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1 cup dairy-free milk of choice, warmed

Soak dates in boiling hot water for at least 30 minutes or overnight, then drain the liquid and add to a blender with the remaining ingredients. Blend until nice and creamy. To store, transfer to a covered container and refrigerate. Enjoy!
#caramel #dairyfree #caramelrecipe

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@kalejunkie MICRO CHOP CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD, such an easy lunch or high protein snack idea. This can also be served as a dip! I personally think everything tastes better bite sized, so here we are. Make it! Share it! And let me know if you want more lunch ideas like this! ☺️

1 head romaine lettuce
1 4-6 oz grilled chicken breast
3/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
1/2 cup garlic croutons of choice
1/4 cup caesar dressing of choice (I’m using @getsidedish miso caesar 🤌🏼)

Preheat oven to 400F. Take 1/2 cup of the grated parmigiano reggiano cheese and place it on a mound on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly pat it down. Bake for 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool before removing from the parchment paper. To make the salad, add the lettuce, chicken, remaining cheese, croutons and dressing to a chopping board. Chop until the pieces are super tiny then transfer to a bowl. Place the parmesan crisp on top, add cracked black pepper if desired and enjoy!

#easyrecipes #microchop #microchopsalad #caesarsalad

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