Creamy Massaged Kale Salad with Fruit and Pistachio Topper
Compared to other leafy greens like spinach or romaine, kale is tough and fibrous. But the key to softening it is at your fingertips — literally. By grabbing bunches and kneading it almost like dough, you cause the cellulose structure to break down, making the veggie silky in texture and sweeter in taste. Pair with fruit for added sweetness, nuts for savory protein, and this recipe's other treats, and you'll have a salad worth celebrating!
| Servings |
| 4 servings |
|
|
|
|
Compared to other leafy greens like spinach or romaine, kale is tough and fibrous. But the key to softening it is at your fingertips — literally. By grabbing bunches and kneading it almost like dough, you cause the cellulose structure to break down, making the veggie silky in texture and sweeter in taste. Pair with fruit for added sweetness, nuts for savory protein, and this recipe's other treats, and you'll have a salad worth celebrating!
|
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Red Cabbage cored and thinly sliced
- 8 Cups Curly Kale de-stemmed, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 Cup carrot peeled and grated
- 3/4 Cup Onion minced
- 3/4 Cup Raw Cashews
- 3/4 Cup Raw Sunflower Seeds
- 1/2 Cup water
- 1/4 Cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 Cup Radishes sliced thin
- 1.5 Cup Apples cored and chopped
- 1 Cup cranberries dried
- 1 1/2 tsp. coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 Cup Pistacios whole, toasted
Servings: servings
Instructions
- Combine kale and cabbage in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Puree cashews, sunflower seeds, water, apple cider vinegar, mustard, olive oil, maple syrup and salt in a blender until very smooth, scraping down sides with a spatula as needed. Pour over kale/cabbage mixture and using gloved hands, massage salad until greens wilt and are thoroughly dressed.
- Stir in carrot, onion & celery seed. Plate in the center of a platter and set aside.
- Combine radishes, apples, cranberries, sugar, salt and lemon juice, tossing thoroughly to coat. Transfer to top of kale/cabbage mixture with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle pistachios over the top of the fruit mixture and serve.
Recipe Notes
Share this Recipe
