Raw Kale Summer Salad

June 28th, 2011 § 7 comments § permalink

I know, I had you at raw.  Many people are intimidated and don’t know how to prepare raw kale, but don’t fret, it’s easy!  If you’re going to become a kale lover, you really need to train your palate to enjoy the freshness and tang of raw kale.  Just be sure to add the lemon and salt and massage it in!

Raw kale salad with lemon, blueberries, grape tomatoes, avocados, and slivered almonds.

1 Bunch Kale (I used red Russian)

1 Lemon

Salt

Grape Tomatoes

3 Ounces Blueberries

1 Sliced Avocado

2-3 Ounces Slivered Almonds

Begin by washing and drying the kale thoroughly.  Tear the kale into small pieces, and place in a bowl.

Wash your hands really really well.  Like, even  more well than before you started cooking.

Add the juice of the entire lemon and about a teaspoon of salt to the kale to start.  Begin massaging the lemon and salt into the kale.  Continue rubbing the kale, until all surfaces of the kale are coated and shiny.  Add all remaining ingredients and serve!

You may choose to add a little olive oil or a dressing of your choice to complete this dish. I usually toss a dash of olive oil, but that’s all.  A super fresh salad that will compliment your summer dishes and summer lifestyle well!

Kale and Sweet Potato Hash

June 21st, 2011 § 3 comments § permalink

2o minutes, kale, sweet potatoes, some chicken stock, eggs, and nutmeg.  Awesome!

16 ounces chicken broth ( I prefer Better Than Boullion)
2 sweet potatoes, cubed
Dash of ground nutmeg
1 bunch kale
4 large eggs
Bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the sweet potatoes and season with salt, pepper and the nutmeg. Cover and cook until just soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add kale, season with salt and pepper, cover and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes; divide among 4 plates. Rinse and dry the skillet, spray with Pam and warm over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and cook until the whites are opaque and yolks have set. Top each portion of hash with 1 egg.

Recipe inspiration: Rachel Ray It’s so good, I don’t care that I don’t care that she may be the most annoying cook ever.

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