Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Magic Kale Salad



This is a recipe from Sarah Matheny at what used to be her Peas & Thank You blog.  Sadly for us, she posted a 'farewell' several months ago, and the website is no longer online.   She said goodbye to her successful blog, Peas & Thank You, to give more time to her kids and adopt a child from Guatemala.    Can't imagine how hard that decision was, but how rewarding it will be.  The following is her recipe.  If you are like me and like lots of dressing (original recipe is just enough for a thin coating), double the dressing ingredients.       

1 bunch dinosaur or lacinto kale (or really any kind of kale works fine), chopped
          (I like to use a bag of  Organic Tuscan Kale from Trader Joe's) 
2 T. lemon juice (~1 large lemon juiced)
1 t. sesame oil
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
2 t. dijon mustard
1.5 t. honey
1/4 t. salt
1 apple
1/4 c. pistachio kernels or chopped walnuts

In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oils, mustard, honey, and salt.  Pour over kale in a large salad bowl.  Massage dressing into kale with your hands.  Add diced apples and nuts.  I also like to add 1/4 c. feta cheese to ours.  This tastes best if you make it ahead and give it time to chill in the fridge.  It is also great leftover the following day.  Stir before serving.

Dawn

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