raw kale salad with balsamic pine nuts & parmesan
Created for the May meeting of Curious Cusiners by Karen Beatty.
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped or golden raisins
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
- 1 pound fresh lacinato kale rinsed and patted dry, about 2-3 bunches
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, packed
How To Make raw kale salad with balsamic pine nuts & parmesan
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Step 1Heat a small skillet on medium high heat. Spread the pine nuts in an even layer on the bottom of the pan, cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Then remove to a bowl to allow to cool. Watch carefully-they burn easily.
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Step 2Use a sharp knife to cut out the tough midrib of each kale leaf and discard. Slice leaves crosswise into thin 1/4 inch wide slices. The easiest way to do this is to work with a small bunch of leaves at a time, stack leaves and roll them into a loose cigar shape. Then using a sharp knife, work from one end of the 'cigar' to the other, slicing a 1/4" off from the end. Place kale slices in a large bowl.
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Step 3In a smaller bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. An hour before serving toss with toasted pine nuts, cranberries, and dressing and allow to marinate a bit. Right before serving stir in Parmesan Cheese.
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Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Lettuce Salads
Category:
Other Salads
Diet:
Vegetarian
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#kale
Keyword:
#salad
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
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