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Massaged Kale Salad Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 mins

Easy to prepare and full of flavor and texture, this massaged kale salad will be a hit with the whole family. Mangoes add sweetness and vitamin C while the pepitas give it just enough crunch. Massaging the kale in oil and lemon juice helps tenderize the greens but if you're not a fan of kale, swap it for Romaine and skip the massage.

Massaged Kale Salad Recipe

 1 bunch kale (black kale is especially good), stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced
 1 lemon, juiced
 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
 Kosher salt
 2 teaspoons honey
 Freshly ground black pepper
 1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup)
 Small handful toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), about 2 rounded tablespoons
1

In large serving bowl, add the kale, half of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and a little kosher salt.

3

Massage until the kale starts to soften and wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.

5

Set aside while you make the dressing.

7

In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon juice with the honey and lots of freshly ground black pepper.

9

Stream in the 1/4 cup of oil while whisking until a dressing forms, to taste.

11

Pour the dressing over the kale, and add the mango and pepitas.

13

Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

4 Servings


Amount per serving
Calories50
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g42%

Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 232mg78%
Sodium 526mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 41g15%

Dietary Fiber 13g47%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 19g

Potassium 143mg4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.