Side dish

Massaged Kale Salad with Pine Nuts & Dried Cranberries

Name: Massaged Kale Salad with Pine Nuts & Dried Cranberries
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch curly kale; 1 bunch lacinato kale; 6 servings olive oil; 6 servings salt; 0.33333334 cup pine nuts; 0.33333334 cup cranberries; 0.25 cup parmesan cheese; 6 servings pepper; 2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons oregano leaves; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 3 cloves garlic; 0.33333334 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Ingredients

curly kale1 bunch
lacinato kale1 bunch
olive oil6 servings
salt6 servings
pine nuts0.33333334 cup
cranberries0.33333334 cup
parmesan cheese0.25 cup
pepper6 servings
dijon mustard2 tablespoons
lemon juice0.25 cup
oregano leaves3 tablespoons
kosher salt0.5 teaspoon
pepper flakes0.5 teaspoon
maple syrup1 tablespoon
garlic3 cloves
extra virgin olive oil0.33333334 cup

Instructions

1
Remove the stems from the kale and tear into pieces.
2
Place prepared kale in a large bowl, rinse and drain.
3
Add some olive oil and a pinch of salt and massage kale with both of your hands for about 5 minutes. (This step will help reduce the bitter flavor of the kale.
4
Set aside.)Clean hands.
5
Make the vinaigrette by adding Dijon mustard, lemon juice, oregano leaves, salt, red pepper flakes, maple syrup and garlic in a blender.
6
Blend until smooth, then slowly add extra virgin olive oil, continue blending until well combined.
7
Add pine nuts and dried cranberries into the large bowl with the kale.
8
Pour the vinaigrette over and toss all ingredients together.
9
Transfer the kale salad to a large serving bowl or small bowls for individual servings.Use a vegetable peeler, shave some Parmesan cheese on top and season with freshly ground black pepper.
10
Serve!