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Massaged Kale Salad

Ingredients

  • 5-6 c. kale stems removed
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 c. golden raisins dates would also be good
  • 2 shallots thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add the kale and half of the lemon juice, salt and then drizzle a little of the olive oil over the salad, Using your hands massage the kale for 5-6 minutes until it starts to soften. Set this aside and make the dressing.
  2. Whisk the other half of the lemon juice with the honey and freshly ground black pepper. As you whisk, stream in the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Pour the dressing over the kale and add in the macadamia nuts and golden raisins. Toss and serve.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Aarti Sequeira from Food Network.