One trip to the "kale farm" aka my mother-in-law's back yard last week and I was inspired to give it a try. I thought the tender leaves that she has growing in her backyard would be perfect for a salad. Shannon at Tri to Cook had posted a recipe here for a massaged kale salad earlier in the summer and I had enough of the ingredients to give it a shot. I didn't have the edamame so I left that out. I, also, didn't have a ripe mango so I substituted a nice, juicy nectarine. That worked great. The sweet nectarine paired so well with the creamy avocado, the tang of the lemon and the saltiness of the roasted sunflower seeds.
I can definitely see this salad happening again in our future. In fact for lunch today, I massaged a small handful with some with olive oil, sea salt and lemon and added it to a pita along with tomato and goat cheese. It was an absolutely fantastic vegetarian lunch. If you haven't tried massaged kale, I encourage you to visit Shannon's blog, get the recipe and give it a try. While you are there, check out some of the other yummy dishes that she has featured. This is the not the first time that I've tried her food. Not only has everything tasted fantastic; but, it is all very healthy, as well!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you are enjoying a fantastic week!
Kale is still on try list. sure this salad making me to try immediately.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds delicious even though to use the word massaged with regards to food did make me smile.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge kale fan, but it sure does look really good!! I love the massaging technique too, very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou eat food that is not only nutritious and delicious, but gorgeous! Sigh ... :)
ReplyDeleteThat totally happens to me--I'll see a recipe, or a new cooking technique, and it will just stick in my brain until I do something about it! I'm having that 'problem' right now with this chicken-cooking technique I read about this week in Bon Appetit (you use a ziploc bag to imitate sous-vide cooking--if it turns out I'll definitely share on my blog =).
ReplyDeleteNever had it, & you know it will be a while before I can give it a try...but it looks good...!Hugs, M
ReplyDeleteEven though I really do love kale, I've yet to get in on the massaged kale movement. It sounds like you've combined it with some delicious mix-ins though!
ReplyDeleteI have tons of kale. I guess I better get to rubbin'! Though if it massaged me I think I'd be happier. :)
ReplyDeleteLots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner
www.mawhats4dinner.com
I had to laugh when I got your email feed and saw this recipe name--but then I read the post and, wow, it's not just a cute name, you ACTUALLY massage the kale! I have some growing in the garden now, so I'll have to try it...
ReplyDeleteThis does look really good and healthy. Your post is great and made me smile!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I couldn't like Kale to that extend. The taste to bitter for my taste bud :) But i know people who loves Kale and this would surely make them very happy.
ReplyDeleteOh I love kale. I haven't always been like that but recently it is like my new found favorite leafy green! This salad looks insanely good!
ReplyDeleteMe and Bo are big salad eaters... I'm gonna have to try this! Sounds yummy!! =)
ReplyDeleteNectarine with avocado sounds dreamy :) Glad you gave this salad a try, it sounds lovely!
ReplyDeleteI get tempted everyday with all these mouthwatering names! Thank you friend for being there in my first post and for your lovely e-mails. Who said internet allienates people? It is all in our minds and hearts. If you want to be allienated you can make it happen, internet or not. Lots of kisses!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great looking salad. Love the nectarine sub! I've never had kale, it looks so good, I'll have to look for it.
ReplyDeleteha ha ha...wish I had my very own kale farm ;) I do love the name of this salad!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to say that I have never had kale and I love vegetables. I'll have to buy some the next time I am at the market and give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI can honestly say I've never heard of kale and definitely never tried it but I will soo look it up when we go to the market! You help me to think out of the box and experience new things and I love that so thanks!!
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