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kale salad

Massaged Kale Salad

What is massaged kale? Massaged kale is raw kale that has been gently rubbed with dressing for a few minutes to soften the leaves and mellow their naturally bitter flavor.

  • Total Time: :20
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 bunch kale (black kale is especially good), stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup)
  • Small handful toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), about 2 rounded tablespoons

Instructions

  1. In large serving bowl, add the kale, half of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and a little kosher salt. Massage until the kale starts to soften and wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside while you make the dressing.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon juice with the honey and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stream in the 1/4 cup of oil while whisking until a dressing forms, and you like how it tastes. Pour the dressing over the kale, and add the mango and pepitas. Toss and serve.

Notes

Why Do You Massage Kale?

Massaging breaks down some of the tough structure of the leaves, making raw kale softer and more pleasant to eat. It can also help mellow kale’s bitterness.

  • Author: Aarti Sequeira
  • Prep Time: :20
  • Cook Time: :00
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Combine