Kale is a green that starts out with a rough exterior, but can be transformed to a tender texture in salads. The secret is typically massaging it in olive oil or mixing with a nice vinaigrette. Here are a few salad recipes. Enjoy.
Amy Hetager, CSA Blogger
Raw Tuscan Kale Salad
From 101 Cookbooks website from Melissa Clark’s In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite
1 bunch Tuscan kale (for ex: black or lacinato)
2 thin slices country bread, or two handfuls good, homemade coarse breadcrumbs1/2 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch1/4 cup (or small handful) grated pecorino cheese, plus additional for garnish
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish
Freshly squeezed juice of one lemon (scant 1/4 cup or ~50ml)
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Trim the bottom few inches off the kale stems and discard. Slice the kale into 3/4-inch ribbons. You should have 4 to 5 cups. Place the kale in a large bowl.
If using the bread, toast it until golden brown on both sides and dry throughout. Tear into small pieces and pulse in a food processor until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, or crumbs to your liking.
Using a mortar and pestle or a knife, pound or mince the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into a paste. Transfer the garlic to a small bowl. Add 1/4 cup cheese, 3 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, pinch of salt, pepper flakes, and black pepper and whisk to combine. Pour the dressing over the kale and toss very well (the dressing will be thick and need lots of tossing to coat the leaves).. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes, then serve topped with the bread crumbs, additional cheese, and a drizzle of oil.
Adapted from the Raw Tuscan Kale Salad with Chiles and Pecorino recipe in Melissa Clark’s In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite.
Raw Kale Salad
From Elana’s Pantry Blog
This blog includes a lot of gluten-free recipes using almond flour. I started receiving email notification when new recipes were posted and also learned that the blogger loves green vegetables and has some great ideas to make them taste great for a family. Her kale salad recipe calls for massaging the kale in olive oil to soften it and this really works well.
