EASY MASSAGED KALE SALAD (15 MINUTES!)
Everything you need to know about massaged kale salads, plus a delicious, fast, and easy recipe for our go-to kale salad with tahini dressing! 15 minutes, 6 ingredients required.
Provided by Minimalist Baker
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Once you've rinsed and dried your kale, run your hand along the stem to remove the green leaves from the stalky stem. You don't have to remove the stem completely (we actually enjoy the top 2/3 in the salad), but be sure to compost or reserve the larger bottom stalks for DIY vegetable broth.
- Stack your stalks of kale on top of each other and finely chop. No need to mince, just cut into manageable, bite-size pieces.
- Add kale to a large mixing / serving bowl and top with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Then massage with clean hands for about 3 minutes. The point of massaging is to infuse the kale with the lemon juice and oil, and also to break down some of the tough, fibrous characteristics of kale. This makes it easier to chew and digest, and makes for a more tender salad. Season with salt, massage/toss once more, then set aside.
- Next prepare the dressing by adding tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt (optional) to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Then slowly add water until creamy and pourable. The mixture may seize up and thicken at first, but continue adding water a little at a time, whisking until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lemon juice for acidity, maple syrup for sweetness, or salt to taste. Set aside. (Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator up to 5-7 days - sometimes longer.)
- To serve, top with desired amount of dressing and crispy chickpeas (optional), toss, and serve. Leftovers keep covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days (not freezer friendly). We enjoy leftovers chilled, but also find that they sauté nicely (even with the dressing and chickpeas) if you're looking for a cooked version.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 servings, Calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Protein 6.9 g, Fat 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 46 mg, Fiber 4.4 g, Sugar 4.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 11.66 g
KALE WITH LEMON TAHINI DRESSING
A quick and easy stir-fried kale side dish. Drizzle over a glug of the lemon tahini dressing for a flavourful and fresh way to get your greens
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Side dish, Supper
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- First, make the dressing. Put the lemon juice, garlic, tahini and 50ml cold water in a small bowl. Mix well to form a loose dressing and season to taste. (Don't worry if it separates at first - as you stir it will come together.)
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and stir-fry the kale for 3 mins. Add half the dressing to the pan and cook for a further 30 secs. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle over the remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
LEMON-GARLIC KALE SALAD
Here's a snappy, fresh side dish or a light supper: a lemony green salad, rich with tang and crunch. The dressing is nothing more than lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt. Its simplicity makes it perfect.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings
Time 25m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a toaster oven or skillet, toast almonds until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice and 1 heaping teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add garlic cloves and set aside to steep.
- Working in batches, cut the kale into thin ribbons: gather a large handful of leaves, bunch together tightly, and use the other hand to slice into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. This need not be done very precisely or neatly; the idea is to end up with a kind of slaw. (Recipe can be made up to this point 1 day ahead. Keep kale and dressing refrigerated separately.)
- Place chopped kale in a very large bowl. Sprinkle surface with almonds and then with cheese, if using. Remove and discard garlic cloves from dressing. Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss. Taste for dressing and salt and add more as needed, tossing to coat thoroughly. Serve within 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 412, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 212 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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