Massaged Kale Salad
Very flexible recipe, change proportions to your taste
Very flexible recipe, change proportions to your taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 bunch kale stems removed, cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup raisins or currants
- 3/4 cup diced apple (i used one whole apple)
- 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds or any favorite nuts
- 1/3 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled
- Carbohydrate 31.2760290768746 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 7.58985845220508 g
- Fiber 3.25900033612017 g
- Protein 4.30289218651544 g
- Saturated Fat 1.04658659885615 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (167g)
- Sodium 47.872256773959 mg
- Sugar 28.0170287407544 g
- Trans Fat 0.485992618065299 g
- Calories 194 calories
Step-by-step
- Put kale in a large mixing bowl.
- Add salt and massage into kale for 2 minutes.
- Gently stir in remaining ingredients except for cheese.
- Taste salt and vinegar proportions and adjust as needed.
- When at desired flavor, gently stir in the cheese.
- Eat some of it and put some away to test the claim that it just gets better every day!
As a busy housewife, I'm always looking for ways to make healthy meals that are quick and easy to prepare. This massaged kale salad is perfect for those busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook. I love that it's so versatile and I can customize it to my own taste preferences.
I usually start by massaging the kale with some salt. This helps to break down the tough leaves and make them more tender. Then, I add in the rest of the ingredients, including olive oil, red onion, apple cider vinegar, raisins or currants, chopped apple, toasted sunflower seeds or nuts, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese. I usually taste the salad as I go and adjust the seasonings to my liking. This salad is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a great source of fiber and vitamins.
