Massaged Kale Salad
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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 bags baby kale salad4 tablespoons Garlic Dijon Vinaigrettejuice and zest of one lemon1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped (optional)
Directions
Place the kale in a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing and lemon juice over the greens, then massage the dressing into the kale for 5 minutes. This will help soften the kale. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Just before serving, add the egg, black pepper, and lemon zest.



Serving Size: Makes 8 cups, 1 cup per serving
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 50.0
  • Total Fat: 3.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 23.2 mg
  • Sodium: 52.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g

Member Reviews
  • KGWINDER
     I used garbanzo beans instead of eggs for a vegan change and this was very good. - 7/15/12
  • MSMOSTIMPROVED
     I added a little more garlic, horseradish mustard to the dressing for spice and a boiled egg for protein, the tri-colored peppers to liven up the color. Overnight is the best way to enjoy this. - 11/10/12
  • MEMOM22
     let it sit overnight, ate it with soft boiled egg - 4/7/12
  • PERSEPHONE82
     A very yummy lunchtime recipe! I added some other raw veggies (cucumber, carrots & red onion) to bulk it up a bit. I love kale in all forms so this was perfect. As suggested I used lacinato kale, it worked great. - 4/2/12
  • GAILHE
     Tried kale salad before, did not soften. Maybe overnight will work better. I did talk to a chef who had a great kale salad w/ asian dressing and shitake (sauteed) mushrooms. Wash and cut up kale. Drain in colander,salt heavily, mix by hand and allow to sit 1-6 hours. Rinse, pat dry and proceed. Yum - 4/26/13
  • GOLDTAG1
     I followed the spirit of the recipe, but used 2 tsp olive oil and 2 tbs dark chocolate Balsamic Vinegar. Massaged the kale, then added tomatoes, almonds and baby red onion slices.
    YUM! - 6/9/14
  • CD13729194
     I made this recipe using a red wine vinaigrette dressing and lemon juice, and left out the optional hard-boiled egg. The kale was yummy! Just the right amount of dressing and a lovely lemony taste that lingered after each bite. I let the kale sit for half a day before eating it. Wonderful! - 2/3/14
  • NYMORNINGGLORY
     I made this with kale, thinly sliced red onion, and mango chunks instead of egg - just a teaspoon of olive oil and salt and pepper - delish! - 1/10/13
  • LEANJEAN6
     A great way to eat Kale---=- love it! - 4/8/12
  • PEGJW111
     I omitted the hard boiled egg (dietary restrictions) and made this on a Sunday. It lasted the whole week and was better every.
    - 3/17/13
  • CD12749208
     Kale is soooo good for you. This recipe is delicious. I did not want to massage with my hands and tried the dough hook on my stand mixer. Worked great! - 3/5/13
  • MRPEABODY
     I liked the original. But I added a diced red serrano pepper & onion and liked it even more on my taco. - 11/7/12
  • CD12162271
     I loved it. I got two types of kale in my CSA box. I plumped up the salad with radishes and kohl rabbi- also in my CSA box. Couldn't wait till overnight before I ate my salad for dinner. I had a side of tuna with the salad - 6/8/12
  • CD13652512
     Marinated kale is wonderful. I cut it in 1/8" strips so the marinade can do its magic. The leaf in the illustration does not show a smooth leaf. I'm pretty sure dinosaur leaves are not smooth. Even your illustration shows a very rough surface. - 2/25/13
  • CONIFERA
     I'm interested in this recipe. But, since I cannot abide boiled egg, am wondering what substitutions might work. Crumbled tofu, perhaps? - 4/8/12

    Reply from CHEF_MEG (6/4/12)
    Yes, that would be lovely.

  • ANGELDIAMOND122
     I'd throw in some garbanzo beans or kidney beans, sliced carrots and onions. - 7/26/18
  • DGRIFFITH51
     This salad is so yummy and good! - 1/5/18
  • KACEYSW
     This is truly a very tasty recipe. I enjoy it regularly both with the egg and without. - 8/3/17
  • WENDIQ
     I'm sorry, But what the heck is "massaged" kale??????? - 7/26/16
  • KALAJIJO
     I think I massaged the life out of the kale. It tasted good but was the consistency of cooked leaf spinach. Perhaps if I massaged it less and used less dressing it would look like the picture. - 4/25/14
  • NORASPAT
     Thanks for more Kale recipes, I can never get it to be tender, Maybe i should cook it in lemon juice or vinegar,I must try that Thanks Pat in Maine.
    I did this massaged Kale and it was too tough so I cooked it instead. Tonight we preferred it hot it was not so tough but it tasted great. - 10/4/12
  • AUSSIEFLOSS
     I've never had raw kale before, besides a little mixed into hot creamy soup. I'm willing to experiement with it since my everyday salad is getting a bit monatonous! Adventures in veggie land is exciting! - 4/8/12
  • APPEALSTOME
     A cooking show recommended massaging kale to make softer before adding to bowl. I tried this and it works. - 7/27/21
  • JULIJULINN
     kale? ugggggh - 7/26/21
  • PIZZA5152
     Eat this once a week - 7/26/21



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