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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Kale Salad with Currants, Balsamic and Parmesan

Ingredients

1 large bunch or 2 small bunches kale, torn into bite size pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice from 2-3 lemons
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup currants or 1/3 cup other dried fruit
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
salt and pepper

Directions:

Wash the kale well. Those curly leaves can be full of sand. Tear kale pieces off the main fibrous center stem. Add the kale to a large mixing bowl, season with salt, pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Massage with your hands making sure to coat the kale with oil. This will begin to break down the tough kale cell structure.

Grate the zest and squeeze the juice of the lemons over the massaged kale. Add the balsamic vinegar. Add the currants, toasted pine nuts, parmesan and toss to combine. Serve with a pinch of red chili flakes, if desired.