Crunchy Kale and Broccoli Poppyseed Salad
A crisp, refreshing raw vegetable salad tossed with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a light poppyseed dressing.
Prep
15 min
Cook
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Total
15 min
Makes
12 servings
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Made by Miri + Lila
Miri created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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Total
15 min
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Next: Prepare the greens by placing the kale…
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Prepare the greens by placing the kale…
Prepare the greens by placing the kale and the shredded broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot mix into a very large mixing bowl.
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Add the dried cranberries and sunflower seeds…
Add the dried cranberries and sunflower seeds to the bowl, distributing them evenly over the greens.
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Pour the skinny girl poppyseed dressing over…
Pour the skinny girl poppyseed dressing over the salad ingredients.
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Toss the mixture thoroughly using large salad…
Toss the mixture thoroughly using large salad tongs for 1 to 2 minutes to ensure every leaf is lightly coated and the heavier seeds do not just settle at the bottom.
Allow: 1 to 2 minutes
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately, or let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the kale to soften slightly before eating.
Allow: 15 minutes
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