Citrusy Kale Salad W/ Blueberries and Pepitas (& Variations)
"From the monthly calgiant.com e-newsletter. For a vegan version, replace the honey with an approved sugar of choice."
photo by Izy Hossack
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale (I tried lacinato kale and next time will try Russian kale)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 lemon, juice and zest of
- 1 orange, juice and zest of
- 1 teaspoon honey (or alternative sugar)
- 1⁄2 avocado, cubed (second taste test or helping I skipped the avocado)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons pepitas (toasted)
directions
- Variations-Instead of blueberries and pepitas try any of the following: blackberries and walnuts, sliced strawberries and pecans, raspberries and sliced almonds, marionberries and hazelnuts (<<--Oregon style!). I chose blackberry and walnut. There is a blackberry bush down the street that now is producing and I had to act quickly before the deer devoured my secret stash.
- Remove kale leaves from the stem and chop into bite sized pieces (or tear using hands).
- Place kale in a large bowl and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt into leaves, massaging with hands. Do this for a few minutes, massaging the olive oil well into the leaves. Set aside. (Leaves should begin to wilt a little.).
- Whisk together lemon and orange juice and zest, remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil and honey. Season with a small amount of salt and pepper to taste. Pour dressing over the kale leaves.
- Add the avocado, berries and seeds and toss all together. Do not add the dressing, avocado, berries or seeds to the salad until just before serving.
Questions & Replies
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Instead of Kale, will baby spinach work as well? -
I wanted to try the crispy soy roasted kale chips, but there is no recipe. I make kale chips in my food dehydrator and was intrigued by a new flavor. I absolutely loathe the videos, sometimes they won't play, and I prefer to have just the ingredients listed. Is there some way you could do both? I know younger users probably don't read well, but us old timers seem to retain better by reading.
Reviews
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Made this tonight while looking for a new way to spice up the salads in our house. Definitely an Amazing salad. So flavourful! I chose to add some chopped chicken breast, grape tomatoes and crumbled Feta cheese! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! -
So Bluetiful! Loved the Russian kale and I added dinosaur kale. Love the blueberries and the pepitas oh and the creaminess from the avocados. -
Yum! This is a fantastic combination of bitter greens, creamy avocado, sweet berries, crunchy pepitas, and tangy dressing. I will definitely be making this again! I felt that the avocado was integral to the recipe. -
Great salad idea. I used pistachios as well as the pepitas. And a whole avocado. Used olive oil, lemon, garlic and seasoning for the dressing. -
Sorry forgot to mention that the kale salad was excellent. Didn't have pepitas, but I used blueberries and toasted, chopped brazil nuts.
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Tweaks
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I used baby spinach and it turned out really great. Lots of flavours and interesting textures and colours.
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Yummy, yummy -- so fresh! And so easy. I did not massage the oil and salt into the kale. Instead I mixed all the oil and salt with the remaining dressing ingredients. I used agave instead of honey. I cubed a whole firm avocado and mixed it with the kale. Then I tossed with the dressing. If the blueberries are firm, I add them as well. The kale will "wilt" quickly, even without massaging. I sprinkle with nuts at the table. I have also used strawberries and almonds. Love this salad! Thanks for posting.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
COOKGIRl
United States
