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How to Make a Kale Salad

By James Briscione
July 30, 2015
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Savor the earthy, balanced flavors of kale in all its glory.
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Go Green!

Credit: Photo: Hélène Dujardin / Oxmoor House

Kale is one of the most nutritious and versatile vegetables you’ll ever find. Hardly any other veggie can easily go from starring role in a crisp salad to tender braised green to salty, crunchy snack. Not to mention that a serving of kale has more (and better absorbed) calcium than a glass of milk, and way more vitamin C than an orange. Healthy fats—like olive oil and pumpkin seeds or a small amount of cheese—enhance kale’s nutritional value. The carotenoids (power- ful antioxidants) in kale are better utilized in the body when taken in with a little fat. Oh yeah, and kale tastes really good. So hop on the kale bandwagon and enjoy its many shades of green.

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Your Mise En Place

Credit: Photo: Hélène Dujardin / Oxmoor House

DAIRY:
Fresh Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved

FRESH PRODUCE:
Kale
Lemon, juiced
Swiss chard leaves, torn
Green onions, sliced

FLAVOR BOOSTERS:
Olive oil
Sugar
Black pepper
Kosher salt
Pumpkinseed kernels

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Juicer or fork
Sharp knife
Colander
Large serving bowl
Whisk
Small skillet
Salad tossers

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1. Dunk and rinse.

Credit: Photo: Hélène Dujardin / Oxmoor House

Rinse kale leaves to remove any dirt; drain well.

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2. Tear the leaves.

Credit: Photo: Hélène Dujardin / Oxmoor House

Fold each leaf in half lengthwise; cut out hard stem. Tear kale into small pieces.

Some varieties of kale have fairly tender, edible stems. But if stems are large and tough, remove them with a knife or kitchen shears. Or try this chef’s tip: Loosely grasp the base of the stem between your fingers and pull the leaf through the fingers with your opposite hand. 

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3. Make a dressing.

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Combine lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, and salt in a large serving bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves.

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4. Soak the geens.

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Add kale and chard; toss. Let stand 10 minutes.

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5. Toast the seeds.

Credit: Photo: Hélène Dujardin / Oxmoor House

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add pumpkinseed kernels; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. 

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6. Toss with toppings.

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Add toasted seeds, onions, and cheese to greens; toss.

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2 of 8 Your Mise En Place
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7 of 8 5. Toast the seeds.
8 of 8 6. Toss with toppings.

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