Massaged Kale Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
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

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Introduction

Even kale needs some love. Massaging an acid-based dressing into the fibrous green leaves tenderizes them, making the healthy vegetable more palatable in its raw form. Even kale needs some love. Massaging an acid-based dressing into the fibrous green leaves tenderizes them, making the healthy vegetable more palatable in its raw form.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 bags baby kale salad

4 tablespoons Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette

juice and zest of one lemon

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped (optional)

Tips

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

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

KGWINDER

16 of 17 people found this review helpful

I used garbanzo beans instead of eggs for a vegan change and this was very good. - 7/15/12
MSMOSTIMPROVED

Very Good

13 of 13 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

13 of 15 people found this review helpful

let it sit overnight, ate it with soft boiled egg - 4/7/12
PERSEPHONE82

Very Good

9 of 11 people found this review helpful

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

8 of 10 people found this review helpful

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

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

A great way to eat Kale---=- love it! - 4/8/12
PEGJW111

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

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

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'd throw in some garbanzo beans or kidney beans, sliced carrots and onions. - 7/26/18
DGRIFFITH51

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This salad is so yummy and good! - 1/5/18
KACEYSW

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is truly a very tasty recipe. I enjoy it regularly both with the egg and without. - 8/3/17
WENDIQ

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm sorry, But what the heck is "massaged" kale??????? - 7/26/16
KALAJIJO

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

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

1 of 8 people found this review helpful

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

Good

A cooking show recommended massaging kale to make softer before adding to bowl. I tried this and it works. - 7/27/21
JULIJULINN

Bad

kale? ugggggh - 7/26/21
PIZZA5152

Eat this once a week - 7/26/21
CARD512002

I have never had kale, may have to try this one - 7/26/21
MACHOL

I like someone's comment about using other things for vegan twist. - 6/8/21
MNABOY

Very Good

really dislike kale - 2/14/21
RAPUNZEL53

love it - 1/21/21
KITTYHAWK1949

Incredible!

very good. like the baby kale and added a few more veggies - 1/7/21
WILDKAT781

Incredible!

very good! - 1/5/21
CD4114015

thanks - 11/30/20
CECELW

Very Good

it's pretty good - 11/24/20
CD1987279

tasty - 11/18/20
PATRICIAAK

:) - 10/8/20
METAFUKARI

Very Good

yes, wait to eat this for a few hours at least. Added more vegetables as well. - 10/7/20
NEPTUNE1939

Very Good

tasty - 9/12/20
LESSOFMOORE

I learned something. Thanks! - 7/26/20
CKEYES1

Incredible!

Shredded some carrots in it - 7/26/20
GOFORGIN

Good

Ok - 7/26/20
JUNEAU2010

WOW! I am going to try this and see if I can show BF how great kale is! - 7/26/20
SHERYE

Incredible!

I added more garlic (love garlic haha) red peppers and green onions - very delicious - 7/26/20
PWILLOW1

Thanks to the members for their tips. Made a world of dfference when it is left overnight. - 3/1/20
CECTARR

Thanks - 12/30/19
TWEETYKC00

Really good. - 12/12/19
ALEPEQUIJADA

Great! - 12/10/19
LOFSTI

Incredible!

I use these scissors that have multi blades on them to cut kale into very thin strips. It takes time but helps get the kale more tender. I usually use the flat leaf variety of kale too, I find it more tender and less bitter. Very nice recipe thank you - 11/15/19
DJ4HEALTH

good - 10/2/19
NASFKAB

Good - 7/30/19
DAN07221954

Thank you for sharing
- 7/27/19
JAMER123

Thank you for sharing. Looks good. - 7/26/19
TERMITEMOM

Yes, letting it marinate overnight is a good idea. - 7/26/19
REGILIEH

Incredible!

My family loves this! - 7/26/19
NANASUEH

that works - 7/26/19
MOMMY445

Good

good - 7/26/19
JIACOLO

I love kale salad and have made this one a few times. - 7/26/19
RO2BENT

Easy on the dressing - 12/18/18
DEE107

a lot of good feed back a must try - 12/7/18
EVIE4NOW

Didn't much care for this. - 11/1/18
ROSSYFLOSSY

Incredible!

So delicious! - 10/14/18
CHERIRIDDELL

nice - 9/10/18
REDROBIN47

I'm not a fan of kale but this looks good so I will give it a chance and rate after I do. - 7/26/18
ARTJAC

NICE - 7/26/18
EILEENNP

Great tip about softening the kale. - 7/26/18
JANET552

Incredible!

I love kale. - 7/26/18
JANTHEBLONDE

Incredible!

I love this Massaged Kale Salad Recipe! Absolutely delicious! - 7/26/18
HOLLYM48

Incredible!

I love this Massaged Kale Salad Recipe! Delicious! - 7/26/18
DRLMAZ

yummy - 7/26/18
BILLTHOMSON

Incredible!

I've been attempting to enjoy kale, but never new I should massage and let it set for a minimum of 4 hours - 7/26/18
RYCGIRL

very good - 7/26/18
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Good

I am the only one in my family that eats kale, even as a soup. will make for me when i don't cook for others. - 6/10/18
LOSER05

Incredible!

yum. - 6/7/18
RDCAGAIN10

Good

Maybe I can learn to like kale - 6/7/18
TERRIJ7

I love this salad! - 5/30/18
AJB121299

nice - 2/27/18
1HAPPYSPIRIT

Good

Easy to prepare but I would add more spices next time. - 2/20/18
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 2/20/18
JANIEWWJD

This was a pretty good salad with fish sticks. - 2/1/18
ROBBIEY

This looks too yummy, one to try - 1/28/18
2DAWN4

Wasn't my favorite - 1/16/18
GEORGE815

Kale is better with a dressing. - 1/16/18
RAZZOOZLE

Good

good - 11/10/17
BONDMANUS2002

Raw best - 11/7/17
1RETSGM

Good

Good - 11/7/17
PLCHAPPELL

Great for lunch or dinner - 11/7/17
CHERYLHURT

Good - 10/18/17
BIKE4HEALTH

Delicious Salad. I added some dried cranberries, salmon, and pine nuts. - 10/9/17
BABY_GIRL69

Good

Learning to enjoy Kale.... This is one green that is going to take me a while to enjoy no matter what the recipe..... - 10/9/17
NANCYPAT1

Interesting - 9/23/17
JVANAM

O.K.

Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before.
- Mae West - 7/27/17
SRIVERS1

Very Good

This was really good. I took the rest of it to work with me. it really good the next day. - 7/26/17
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

This was a tasty salad and I loved it, first time I have had kale that I liked it! - 7/26/17
WHITEANGEL4

We try to incorporated kale into our menu on a regular basis. We tried this and love it in the warm weather - 7/26/17
DAIZYSTARLITE

yummy - 7/26/17
CJS1MOMMY

Bad

Gross - 7/26/17
KITT52

Good

I buy baby kale and remove any large stems....and you can leave off the egg if you want - 7/26/17
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Very good recipe - 7/26/17
1CRAZYDOG

Delicious as is but so many other veggies that can be added as well. - 7/26/17
ADRIENALINE

Very Good

I knew about massaging kale but not about using an avid based dressing in the massage. This is good. - 7/26/17
VHAYES04

Sounds good - 7/26/17

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