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Healthy Dish: Mediterranean Kale Salad

Kale is one of the most nutritious foods available—hence why this leafy green continues to takeover menus across the nation. Just 1 cup of raw kale provides about 3 grams of protein and a day’s worth of vitamin C, in addition to large amounts of vitamins A and K. As the kale fad continues and grows, it’s important to find lively recipes that help balance out the bitter flavor and tough texture of kale.

Healthy Dish: Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Vegan desserts are one of the latest food fads for both vegans and non-vegans alike, as they offer a heart-healthy alternative to some seriously fatty cravings. This vegan chocolate mousse is not only sweet and flavorful, but it’s also very rich, which means you can simply have a couple spoonfuls to satisfy those sweet cravings without any added guilt.

Avocado Caesar Salad Dressing

Try this great Caesar dressing alternative! With avocados replacing the mayonnaise, and nutritional yeast replacing the parmesan for added nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado, pitted (about 1/2 cup mashed)
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 to 3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Directions: