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Monday, February 20, 2012

Massaged Kale Salad With Mango...



Kale salad with mango and pepitas is the epitome of healthy eating on a plate. Kale has 260% of vitamin A and 170% of vitamin C per serving.  Vitamin and antioxidant rich mango as well as toasted pumpkin seeds add yet another healthy boost of goodness.  I have made this salad several times and enjoy how all the textures and flavors blend together nicely  The three minute massage seems to dissolve away all the bitterness in the kale.  This delicious recipe is courtesy of food network.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale (black kale is especially good), stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup)
  • Small handful toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), about 2 rounded tablespoons

Directions

In large serving bowl, add the kale, half of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and a little kosher salt. Massage until the kale starts to soften and wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside while you make the dressing.

In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon juice with the honey and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stream in the 1/4 cup of oil while whisking until a dressing forms, and you like how it tastes.

Pour the dressing over the kale, and add the mango and pepitas. Toss and serve.


20 comments:

  1. Susan this looks absolutely delicious! I love all the ingredients and I can't wait to try it!

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  2. I love the flavors in the dressing. And the mango and kale made a nice combination. Looks pretty too! I'll have to try the massage because I did like the kale in a salad, it was a strong taste.

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  3. Ummm, how do you massage it? Do you knead it with your hands like bread? Or stir it a lot and mash it with the spoon? The recipe sounds great, but I am not sure how to proceed.

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    1. Hi Kay, You use both hands and just sort of knead it. Sorry I wasn't too clear on that. I hope you'll try it.

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  4. Oh my gosh my garden is full of kale and I love mangos.'
    I am so going to make this galad.

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  5. I have never had a kale salad. I am going to have to give this a try

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  6. oh my god this just looks so good and WAY too healthy for me today... what a genius combination!

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  7. OMG this salad sounds so strange and yummy!
    Great idea!
    Have a nice day

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  8. I love mango but would never have thought of putting it with kale!

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  9. Time for me to learn to like kale and mango...and in more than a smoothie!
    You've made me want to make this salad.. thanks!

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  10. I have to admit I have never tried kale but mango's are delicious. You sure do make it all look yummy, Susan.
    Thank you for sharing your recipe.
    warm hugs,
    Pam :)

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  11. Really love mango! Never would have thought to serve them with kale; you do come up with the best original food ideas. That's why I love to visit you.
    Rita

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  12. The Word verification are getting harder and harder to read for some reason; not just on your blog.
    Rita

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  13. Oh my goodness - I'm going out to buy some kale and mangoes!!!! Too delicious!
    Mary x

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  14. Looks wonderful! I have been out of town on a junket for a few days with friends ... the diet stayed home. Now I'm back and this looks so delicious a way to get back into things!

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  15. Wow, sounds very intriguing. Thanks for sharing.

    Also, thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting! Have a super Thursday. Susan

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  16. Looks yummy and I am going to try this one. (o:

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  17. I don't think I ever tried kale before but recently I've been wanting to and now I definitely will! Thanks for sharing it on your blog!

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  18. I do love kale, but I have to say I've never massaged it before! Curious now- looks like a trip to the greens patch is in order. :)

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