Stephanie Nuce’s Kale Superfood Salad

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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!

On set of “Southern Fried Skinnyfied.” Stephanie is in the far back left corner in the coral shirt.
Stephanie Nuce's Kale Superfood Salad
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Stephanie Nuce’s Kale Superfood Salad

Recipe by Paige MurrayCourse: SaladCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • 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!

Recipe Video

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