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Mavis
I have arthritis and the massaging is difficult, but running a rolling pin over the cut up kale on a wooden cutting board breaks it down very nicely.
Marjorie L
This was a big hit at a pot luck meal this evening. I added a few pinches of sea salt to the bowl along with the olive oil while massaging. I soaked the cranberries in warm water, then dried them them on a towel.
I used half Greek yogurt and half mayo for the dressing, and added some fruit vinegar (apple cider vinegar would also be good), along with the lemon juice. I served the dressing on the side, and many folks thought the salad was great with just the oil and salt, and no extra dressing.
Katherine
My family (including teen daughter) is in LOVE with this salad. We make it weekly. A few tweaks:
- I don't massage the kale (just chop small).
- I use Hellman's mayo (not vegan).
- I whisk dressing separately in a bowl first, then drizzle on salad. I use more lemon juice, less mayo, add a little olive oil, to make the dressing a bit runny, rather than thick mayonnaisey.
GREAT, healthy, hearty salad.
Bernie C 3B S
You-all have given me courage to experiment with foods. I am a widower and novice cook.
Just made lunch salad w/carrots,raisins,left-over kale from Blue Apron,slivered almonds,& broken pretzels for the salt & fun. Dressing of yogurt & mayo from this recipe-no oil ,cranberries lemon juice.
Ddelambert
This was very good, but I tweaked it a bit. I used sliced almonds since I didn't have any hazelnuts. Also, half a cup of mayonnaise seemed too heavy, so I mixed just a couple of tablespoons of mayo (Best Foods, not vegan) with the lemon juice and then tossed the salad with it. It was just barely creamy and very lemony, not heavy. Finally, I added some sliced grilled chicken breast to make it a whole meal. Really tasty!
Christie
Great idea!
Colleen
An easy way to massage kale is to put it in a mixer with a paddle attachment and run it for a few minutes
Carolyn R
I served this to a group that wasn’t fond of kale, so I used about 3/4 spinach and 1/4 kale. The kale flavor was present, but didn’t jump out at you and they all enjoyed it. The leftovers were still very good the following day.
Dr Joy
This was delicious. I liked it without the mayo dressing. I had hazelnuts in the pantry so used those chopped. Definitely will make again!
yummy and heres what i would do different next time
I added more lemon juice (my go to dressing for kale salad is lemon forward) and salt and pepper to the dressing. In halving the recipe overall used less dressing and cashews but all of the yummy cranberries. Love the idea of plumping them up, so will try that next time.
spbjackson
Excellent! Added Greek yogurt (about 50/50) w mayo & lemon to taste. Added apple & used Thai spiced cashews
Linda
Plumping the cranberries in warm orange juice adds tang and flavor
ek perrow
The recipe as written is fine. I didn't have vegan mayonnaise substituted Avocado Mayo. I added a chopped up granny Smith apple to provide some tartness. I will make this salad again perhaps adding some crushed red pepper.
Matthew
Yummy dish that lasted a few days as a side dish.
Carolyn R
I served this to a group that wasn’t fond of kale, so I used about 3/4 spinach and 1/4 kale. The kale flavor was present, but didn’t jump out at you and they all enjoyed it. The leftovers were still very good the following day.
Colleen
An easy way to massage kale is to put it in a mixer with a paddle attachment and run it for a few minutes
PJ Salis
To tenderize kale: With clean handx, grab a small bunch of raw kale, remove any thick stems, put the bunch in the palm of one hand, and roll it around with the other palm (as you do to make meatballs) until it softens as desired.
Katelynd
I added bacon and used real mayo. YUM.
Edna josell
Fabulous
I used baby kale and actually chopped it up quite fine so it's easier to eat
Have made it four times already
Wonderful salad
KSWinCA
Amazingly simple. I was skeptical, but it's delicious. Have made it both with kale, and when the kale was gone, spinach. I added about twice the amount of lemon juice to give it a bit more citrus flavor.
Ddelambert
This was very good, but I tweaked it a bit. I used sliced almonds since I didn't have any hazelnuts. Also, half a cup of mayonnaise seemed too heavy, so I mixed just a couple of tablespoons of mayo (Best Foods, not vegan) with the lemon juice and then tossed the salad with it. It was just barely creamy and very lemony, not heavy. Finally, I added some sliced grilled chicken breast to make it a whole meal. Really tasty!
Dr Joy
This was delicious. I liked it without the mayo dressing. I had hazelnuts in the pantry so used those chopped. Definitely will make again!
Mavis
I have arthritis and the massaging is difficult, but running a rolling pin over the cut up kale on a wooden cutting board breaks it down very nicely.
Christie
Great idea!
Margo
I tried this idea. I was too timid. We grow kale in the garden, so I am always looking for ideas. I will role away next time. Thank you.
Bernie C 3B S
You-all have given me courage to experiment with foods. I am a widower and novice cook.
Just made lunch salad w/carrots,raisins,left-over kale from Blue Apron,slivered almonds,& broken pretzels for the salt & fun. Dressing of yogurt & mayo from this recipe-no oil ,cranberries lemon juice.
Danielle
I'm sorry for your loss. Glad you are experimenting with food! My dad started out the same way after my mother died, but now he is a great cook and throws impromptu dinner parties for friends and family!
I love your idea of adding the pretzels, sounds great!
Ann
Sounds good, Bernie..you don't seem "novice" to me. NYT recipes are wonderful!
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