Massaged Kale Salad Recipe

Name: Massaged Kale Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the pickling:; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 5 ounces cherries, halved and pitted; 1 small kohlrabi, skin peeled and julienned; For the salad:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1 large bunch laminate or Red Russian kale, stems removed and leaves roughly torn; 1/2 small red onion, slicked thin; 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, sliced thin; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

For the pickling:
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
5 ounces cherries, halved and pitted
1 small kohlrabi, skin peeled and julienned
For the salad:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 large bunch laminate or Red Russian kale, stems removed and leaves roughly torn
1/2 small red onion, slicked thin
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, sliced thin
Freshly ground black pepper

1
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, and salt. Place cherries in one small bowl or jar and kohlrabi in another. Pour half the vinegar over cherries and the other half over the kohlrabi, stirring to coat. Set aside while you make the rest of the salad, about 10-15 minutes.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, lemon juice, and honey. Pour over kale leaves and use your hands to massage kale until it breaks down and softens, about 5-6 minutes.
3
Toss kale with red onion, cherries, and kohlrabi. Top with Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the pickling:, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Massaged Kale Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Massaged Kale Salad

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