Raw Kale Salad with Balsamic Recipe
Kale is a staple in my diet. This is a quick and easy recipe for a salad that is sure to satisfy. It's also addicting. Enjoy.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp dried sweetened cranberries, chopped (or whole golden raisins or currants)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (can substitute slivered almonds)
- 1/2 pound fresh Lacinato kale (also called Tuscan kale or dinosaur kale), about 2-3 bunches, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 hearts of palm, sliced
- 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, diced stems removed
- 3 tbsp cup balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, packed
Directions
- Heat a small skilled on medium high heat. Spread the pine nuts in an even layer on the bottom of the pan, cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Then remove to a bowl to allow to cool. Hint when toasting nuts: do not take your eyes off of them! Nuts can go from browned to burned very quickly.
- 2 Use a sharp knife to cut out the tough midrib of each kale leaf, and discard or compost. Slice the leaves crosswise into thin, 1/4 inch wide, slices. The easiest way to do this is to work with a small bunch of leaves at a time, stack the leaves and roll them into a loose cigar shape. Then using a sharp knife, work from one end of the "cigar" to the other, slicing a 1/4 inch off from the end. Place the kale slices into a large bowl.
- 3 In a smaller bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. A half hour to an hour before serving, toss the kale together with the toasted pine nuts, the dried cranberries, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, and the dressing, allowing the kale to marinate a bit.
- Right before serving, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and add the avocado.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 102g | |
| Recipe makes 3 servings | |
| Calories 264 | |
| Calories from Fat 183 | 69% |
| Total Fat 20.88g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 3.2g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium 321mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 17.86g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 10.91g | 7% |
| Protein 4.29g | 7% |
