My friend, Stephanie Nuce, taught me how to make this recipe on Season 2 of my cooking show “Southern Fried Skinnyfied.” It’s delicious and it’s packed with nutrient dense foods. We served this as a side to our BBQ. You can watch a clip of the episode below the recipe!
I was watching a cooking show the other day and I saw a technique for softening kale. It would be a bit easier than massaging the kale for so long (my hands get tired…maybe I massage too hard haha). Bring a pot or kettle of water to a boil. Place your chopped kale leaves in a colander. Pour the boiling water over the kale then poor ice water over it to stop the blanching process. It turns it a vibrant green color and softens the leaves. Then proceed through the recipe directions but you don’t have to massage it!
Stephanie Nuce’s Kale Superfood Salad
Course: SaladCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings15
minutesIngredients
3 Large bunched of Kale chopped and destemmed
1 cup Raw pumpkin seeds
½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon of honey
1 lemon
1 cup dried cranberries
Shredded parmesan cheese *optional
1 or 2 carrots shredded
Salt and pepper
Other optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, avocado, apple slices, bell pepper, etc.
Directions
- Add kale to a large bowl and drizzle a little olive oil over it
- Add the juice of one lemon to the bowl and a pinch of salt
- Vigorously start massaging the kale. Squeeze hard for about 3-5 minutes until the kale feels tender and doesn’t taste bitter
- Add the cranberries, carrots, cheese if using, and pumpkin seeds (plus any other toppings you want) to the bowl and toss
- In a mason jar mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey and a pinch of salt and pepper. Screw the lid on and shake until mixed.
- Pour desired amount of dressing over the salad and enjoy!
