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Massaged Kale Salad
Massaged Kale Salad
13 Reviews
From: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016
Here a pungent garlicky dressing is infused into kale by massaging the greens and the dressing together with your hands. Any type of kale will work in this kale salad recipe, just remember to remove the tough stems before you start.
- By: EatingWell Test Kitchen
Ingredients 6 servings
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- 2 bunches kale
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 minced anchovy fillet or ½ teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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- Strip leaves from the stems (discard stems). Wash and dry the leaves. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Add Parmesan, oil, lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, anchovy (if using), pepper and salt. With clean hands, firmly massage and crush the greens to work in the flavoring. Stop when the volume of greens is reduced by about half. The greens should look a little darker and somewhat shiny. Taste and adjust seasoning with more Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce and/or pepper, if desired.
- People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.
- Serving size: about 2 cups
- Per serving: 183 calories; 15 g fat(3 g sat); 3 g fiber; 9 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 109 mcg folate; 6 mg cholesterol; 2 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 7,619 IU vitamin A; 95 mg vitamin C; 175 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 335 mg sodium; 407 mg potassium
- Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (158% daily value), Vitamin A (152% dv), Folate (27% dv)
- Carbohydrate Servings: ½
- Exchanges: ½ vegetables, ½ lean meat, 2½ fat
Reviews 13
May 07, 2014
By: EatingWell User
I put all the ingredients in a zip lock bag and massaged it there. It was a lot less messy than using your hands.
December 13, 2013
By: EatingWell User
Easy & tasty
I really liked this recipe, as did many other guests at a recent dinner. It was fairly to make, though a little messy. It really reminded me of a ceasar salad with kale. My only criticism would be that the 3 cloves of raw garlic was a bit overpowering. Next time I make this, I will use 2 small or 1 large clove.
Pros: Flavor, healthy
Cons: Too much garlic
August 10, 2013
By: madkins
I like this best using a meyer lemon. The flavor is excellent and it keeps well and just gets better the next day. I couldn't stop
eating it. So easy and so very healthy!
June 22, 2013
By: dmbsoul
Heaven on a plate!
I made this with the Tuscan variety of kale and it was absolutely delicious!! I have been dreaming about this salad all week since I first made it. I bought more kale at my farmers market today. I told them about this recipe and they were intrigued that I was eating the kale raw. I told them to try it. Thanks for such a delicious recipe!
Pros: Simple to make with few ingredients
Cons: You have to like the taste of raw garlic
February 15, 2013
By: EatingWell User
Amazing Kale in 5 minutes!
I use the Trader Joe's bagged organic kale. No need to remove the stems, just pour a half bag into a big bowl with the ingredients and start massaging! Sometimes I add chopped apple, chicken, almonds, or even avocado to make it a meal, but really it's good without any additions. I've now made this salad five times and every time I'm amazed at how easy and delicious this is. My two-year-old helps to squeeze the lemons and then eats it up with me.
Pros: Fast, healthy, delicious
January 30, 2013
By: EatingWell User
Delicious!
This is my favorite way to eat kale. I use the prewashed and bagged kale. It takes only about 5 minutes to prepare and is the most delicious vegetable.
Pros: quick, easy, healthy, fabulous
Cons: none!
January 28, 2013
By: EatingWell User
My new favorite way to eat kale!
I love kale and am always looking for ways to sneak more into the family meals. I usually wind up putting it in soups because it tends to be tough. This method not only makes it tender it tastes so wonderful! I bought anchovy paste for the first time in my 45 years, and although I'm sure this is good without it, I believe it's better with it. And what I really like is that if we don't eat it all today, I can put it in a container in the fridge and it's good for several days...plenty of time to get it all eaten up, without losing flavor or texture. How many green salads can say that? Then I can top it off with a pouch of salmon, or leftover steak or chicken, or even cut up lunch meat. Sometimes I mix in spinach or other salad greens to add variety too. You just cannot go wrong with this!
Pros: Simple, using healthy, fresh ingredients, tastes delicious.
Cons: none!
December 13, 2012
By: jupett
Delicious!
I had a big bowl of this salad left over from dinner on my kitchen counter when I had friends over. I set out a plate of cookies for the get together but it was the salad which my guests inhaled! It was a big and unintentional hit. The salad will become a staple on my dinner menus. Fast, delicious and so healthful.
Pros: Fast, healthy and scrumptious
Cons: None
October 19, 2012
By: scootersandi
Unbelievably good!
This was my first meal of kale. I bought it for my parrot, who loves salad but wouldn't eat this. I tasted it, but couldn't chew it up! It just stays in your mouth, it's so tough. The only salad recipes I found didn't mention the toughness factor, so I thought everyone but me must get tender kale! (I don't know what type I get at Walmart) Rather than toss it, I accidently saw this recipe and I'm SO glad I did!! It's my favorite salad and I buy kale every week to have it. I've since steamed it & put it in soups, but my favorite way is this massage - wonder who thought that up?? I thank them though - I'm sure I'm a healthier person now that kale is a large part of my diet!! Thanks again to the submitter...
Pros: quick & easy
Cons: only con is that it's addicting!!
