What is the world coming to now that we’re massaging our vegetables?!? I promise you this isn’t just some new age fad. Massaging kale is a simple way to make a super nutritious salad.
Its exactly the way it sounds. Put kale in a bowl with salt and lemon juice then “massage” it with your hands for a few minutes until it softens and starts to break down a bit. Yes, I said massage. Like rubbing someone’s shoulders. Don’t be shy. Really get in there and rub! Once your kale is nice and loose, add some additional ingredients, and voila! Dinnertime.
I was at the farmers market yesterday and saw an “end of the season cherries” sign. Sigh. I hate anything that is in reference to summer ending or even getting shorter. Before cherry season ends for good this year, I wanted to bring you one more cherry recipe in remembrance of “the good old days”. Luckily, peach and nectarine season is upon us, so I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to get over it.
Massaged Kale Salad with Cherries
Massaged Kale Salad with Cherries
Ingredients
- One bunch kale
- juice of one lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 ear of corn grilled
- 1/2 cup fresh cherries pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- fresh ground pepper
Instructions
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De-stem the kale and tear it into bite sized pieces. Put it in a large bowl along with lemon and salt.
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Massage the kale until you begin to see kale juice in the bowl and the kale has decreased in size. About 5 minutes.
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Add the olive oil and toss to coat well.
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Cut kernels from the cob and add to the kale along with remaining ingredients through feta.
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Finish with fresh ground pepper and serve
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Cut 'N Clean Greens says
Betsy, this is a perfect example of how to treat kale! Love it! We’re going to feature this on our Facebook page and link here so people can see how you made it, and your lovely photography. If you wish, come LIKE us on Facebook for more recipes and tips on super healthy greens like kale, chard, beet, mustard, turnip, collard and other green leafies. https://www.facebook.com/Cut.n.Clean.Greens
–Your friendly Southern California farmers at Cut ‘N Clean Greens
betsy says
awesome! Thanks Cut ‘N Clean!