Kale Salad

Kale Salad | A Healthy Squeeze

Kareem of FibreOptics
A simple base for kale salad with an added tactile experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 6 adults
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large salad bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 kitchen scale (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bunches kale (400 g)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (45 mL)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice or 1 lemon (30 mL)
  • 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (8 g)
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt (8 g)
  • 1 tbsp honey mustard (15 mL)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced) (15 g)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Assemble all ingredients and equipment.
  • Wash, dry and destem kale and place in a large salad bowl.
  • Drizzle 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (15 mL) and 1 tsp Kosher salt (4 g) on the kale and massage the kale generously with your fingers to soften it. Set aside.

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

  • Add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30 mL), 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 mL), 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (8 g), 1 tsp Kosher salt (4 g), 1 tbsp honey mustard (15 g), and 1 tbsp minced garlic (15 g) to a medium mixing bowl.
  • Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients, vigourously for 1 min to emulsify.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the massaged kale and toss to incorporate.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy heartily!
Keyword kale, salad