Massaged Kale Salad

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.
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)



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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

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    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


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    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


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    Very Good
    13 of 15 people found this review helpful
    let it sit overnight, ate it with soft boiled egg - 4/7/12


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    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


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    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