Happy Fridge Salad

Never underestimate the power of a good dressing. The best ones are bright, balanced, and bring a welcome dimension to a salad. They are obvious vehicles for flavor, but in the case of this salad, the citrus juice and sherry vinegar work hard in tenderizing hearty kale and crunchy broccoli slaw the longer it melds in the fridge. Broccoli slaw, a confetti of shredded broccoli stalks, carrots, and sometimes cabbage, is a handy staple for salads and stir-fries alike. Canned chickpeas bring added protein and mild pickled Peppadews are an unexpected burst of color and sweet tang.

You can enjoy this salad on its own, of course, but its flexibility and tendency to get better as the days go on is its greatest asset. Have some alongside a thick slab of generously buttered bread, rolled into a wrap with cold, crunchy romaine leaves, or topped with a fried egg and a dash of hot sauce. No sad desk lunches here.