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Kumquat n Kale Power Salad

By Rachael | Updated on November 15, 2018

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Thank you OXO for providing complimentary green savers and Melissa Produce for complimentary kumquats, to facilitate this post and keep it free for my readers.

Kumquat and Kale Power Salad is a protein packed power salad that not only tastes amazing, but gives you the energy and fuel needed to power through the day.

OXO green savers salad bowl 2

Power Salads are quickly becoming on of my favorite go to meals. And this one is a killer option because it tastes like an indulgence, but is chock full of good for you ingredients. Can’t beat that!

I often find myself with good intentions for eating healthy, but poor follow through.

I go to the store and buy a ton of fresh produce. I plan a bunch of healthy recipes. Then I come home tired and order pizza, or make mac and cheese. Basically, my good intentions go out the window, and that fresh produce sits in my fridge and goes bad.

fridge picture

I am not alone. Sometimes produce goes bad because good intentions dissipate, sometimes people over buy, sometimes they get food they don’t know how to use, or don’t like. It doesn’t really matter why, statistics show that more than 25% of the fresh fruits and vegetables purchased by U.S. consumers are wasted annually before being consumed. That equates to more than 226 pounds per the average U.S. family!

For many this waste occurs because when we buy produce, we bring it home, put it in plastic bags or the containers it came in, and store it that way. Storing produce in this manner causes it to go bad faster.

The three main reasons produce rots and spoils are the ethylene gas fruits and veggies give off, which speeds up the ripening process. The improper airflow when produce rests against the walls of a container or bag, which can allow moisture to build up, making food go bad. Or uncontrolled humidity. Fruits and veggies need proper humidity to keep them crisp and not wilted. And unfortunately different fruits and vegetables require different humidity levels.

OXO green savers 3These are the three main factors, but food spoilage can be caused by any of them, or a combination of them. I have definitely seen this happen at my house. But lucky for me, there is a solution, the OXO GreenSaver.

The OXO GreenSaver can help solve these three produce storage challenges by absorbing ethylene gas, promoting airflow, and controlling humidity. Plus, these containers fit nicely in the fridge, and come in different sizes, making them a great solution for storing awesome produce, like the kumquats and kale sprouts I got from Melissa’s Produce.

Basically these containers help your produce stay good longer. Which for me is a huge plus. And means I can buy stuff for this awesome salad, and have it stay good for weeks.

OXO green savers 2

I can have my salad and eat it too. So, let’s get back to this amazing salad. Tangy and sweet kumkuats, creamy hard boiled eggs, crunchy (protein packed) edamame, zesty grilled chicken, and sweet crisp mini peppers make this salad one you will want to eat again and again.

But when you top it with this kumquat salad dressing, you take a good salad, and make it a great salad that will quickly become part of your regular rotation.

OXO green savers 4

One of the other things is that most of the ingredients in this salad can be kept on hand. You may have seen in my fridge picture above that I have eggs in my fridge, and one of the containers has “HB” written on the outside. That stands for “hard boiled”. Honestly, I used to hate having hard boiled eggs in the fridge, and the reason why is I hate peeling them. Hate it!!! But then I saw a YouTube video where someone just used a knife to cut the egg, and then used a spoon to scoop out the inside. Totally amazing and means I can now have hard boiled eggs because peeling is as easy peasy as I require! Thanks internet.

OXO green savers full salad 2

Anyway, I love this salad, and often make it, my husband eats it after a long run, or a gym session, and even my kids will eat it (the older ones) because it is yummy. But on top of that, it is filling! I love when I can eat a salad and feel satisfied. So here’s the recipe so you can enjoy it too:

Kumquat n Kale Power Salad

Kumquat and Kale Power Salad is a protein packed power salad that not only tastes amazing, but gives you the energy and fuel needed to power through the day.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kale, kumquat, salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Calories: 876kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 4-6 cups of Kale shredded
  • 1/2 cup sliced Kumquats
  • 1 chicken breast grilled and chunked I used Zesty Chicken Marinade
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 3 hard boiled eggs chunked
  • 3 red sweet mini peppers
  • Kumquat salad dressing

Instructions

  • Make your kumquat salad dressing
  • Cook your chicken and chunk it up
  • Slice your mini peppers, kumquats, and eggs, and get your edamame out
  • Mix the kale with toppings and add in salad dressing
  • Toss and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 876kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 97g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 704mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 3299mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 30415IU | Vitamin C: 465.8mg | Calcium: 621mg | Iron: 10.9mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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Wouldn’t this be great for a BBQ? Or a brunch? Or how about lunch? I could eat it just about every day I like it that much!

OXO green savers full saladFor other Kale Salad options check out:

Apple-Bacon-Kale Salad

apple bacon kale salad with grapefruit vinegretteAhi Kale Salad

ahikalesalad

 

 

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Comments

  1. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:12 am

    This definitely looks like my kind of salad! And that kumquat dressing...right now I am really wishing I was having that for lunch!
    Reply
  2. Christie says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    i never know what to do with kumquats. Now I do.
    Reply
  3. Shelby says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Sounds like a super delicious salad! I tend to buy only a couple of days produce at a time - but I work close to TJ's (where I buy my produce and many other things lol) so I tend to go a couple of times a week. However, even though I do that, I have had to throw something out for the same reason you have...tired, not feeling like cooking and taking the easy way out.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      May 28, 2015 at 12:00 am

      I think we all do it! I just wish it didn't mean wasted food.
      Reply
  4. The Foodie Affair says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    I bet those OXO GreenSavers would save me a bundle! I eat salads a lot, so I'm going to look for kumquats to try this!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      May 28, 2015 at 12:00 am

      I hope you can find them because this was so good!
      Reply
  5. Joanne T Ferguson says

    May 27, 2015 at 3:04 am

    This looks absolutely delicious! Perfectly done! Pinned and shared!
    Reply
  6. Renee@Renee's Kitchen Adventures says

    May 27, 2015 at 8:33 am

    I'm going to have to look into these oxo products! Great looking salad!
    Reply
  7. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    This salad looks so fresh & healthy! And I am going to have to look for those GreenSavers! :) I hate when good produce goes to waste because we do not eat it all fast enough- these sound like the perfect solution!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      May 27, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      They are awesome! I highly recommend them.
      Reply
  8. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

    May 27, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    I'm loving everything about this salad! So fresh and delicious!!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      May 27, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      Thank you Sheena!
      Reply
  9. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    June 22, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Salads are my go-to dinner in the summer because it's too hot to cook here in Phoenix! :D I don't think I have ever tried kumquats, but I would love to give them a try! I would also love to try those OXO containers!!! We buy and use a ton of fresh produce in the summer and I can totally see where they would be a big help .... plus, organization!! Hello! I need them!
    Reply
  10. marcie says

    June 23, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Kale salads are my favorite, Rachel, and I absolutely love kumquats! I'm living on salads these days and this would make the perfect dinner!
    Reply
  11. Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says

    June 23, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    Oh my gosh - I love the ingredients in this salad!
    Reply
  12. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    June 23, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    I need to try this! It sounds so delicious!
    Reply
  13. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    June 27, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Those green savers sound awesome! As does this salad!
    Reply

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