kale slaw
I've made this slaw many times with Kale from our garden; most recently for a church potluck with several requests for the recipe. Just received one from a friend "to offset all the heavy starchy (but yummy!) dishes on the [Thanksgiving] menu". Sounds like a good idea to me!
prep time
25 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- STEP ONE (FOR KALE LOVERS):
- 1 bunch fresh kale, chopped
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- 1/2 - red onion, sliced very thin
- 1 - orange, juiced
- 1 - lemon, juiced
- - salt, to taste
- - pepper to taste
- STEP TWO (FOR THOSE NEW TO KALE):
- 1/2 cup candied pecans (in nut aisle)
- 1/2 cup craisins
- OPTIONAL (BUT DELICIOUS):
- 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
How To Make kale slaw
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Step 1I use about 10-20 leaves of Russian Kale from our garden, but any Kale will do. I'd say the volume is about 8-12 cups of chopped kale, so judge accordingly if you buy the kale in a market. Chop to about 1/2"x1" pieces. Then add carrot and onion in a large bowl.
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Step 2Fresh squeeze the juice of one good-sized orange and lemon. Mix and add to the greens and veggies. Use your hands to rub the orange and lemon juices into the kale leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 3You can stop here if you like, it is surprisingly quite fresh tasting and delicious!
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Step 4Add the candied pecans (slightly chopped) and craisins. Mix well. You can stop here and serve a very delicious salad.
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Step 5Add the bacon. This ingredient is optional, I only occasionally add it, and even sometimes use the "Real Bacon" (purchased in a jar found in the salad condiment aisle) so I don't have to cook anything.
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Step 6Combine the mayonnaise and olive oil (I shake it in a 1/2 pint canning jar with lid). Add and mix well to coat all ingredients.
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Step 7Refrigerate until serving. This can be made several hours ahead of time. One of a very few fresh green salads that can be leftover and eaten the next day!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Keyword:
#Thanksgiving
Keyword:
#coleslaw
Keyword:
#kale
Keyword:
#garden
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
Collection:
Fresh Finds
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