Introducing: “The Secret Salad I Can’t Stop Making”
During the winter season, there is an abundance of kale, and I fully embrace it in my kitchen. From soups to salads to stews and even pesto, I incorporate kale in various dishes, depending on my energy levels for the day. However, there is one salad recipe that never fails me, especially when I’m feeling low on energy.
This easy salad recipe features kale, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and garlic. While the ingredients may seem simple, the combination is far from boring. The zesty acidity of the lemon juice complements the kale beautifully, while the grated garlic adds a spicy kick, making the salad irresistibly delicious.
To ensure that your kale salad is not tough and difficult to chew, there is one trick you need to know: give it a rough massage. Massaging the kale with salt, lemon juice, and olive oil helps to soften its texture, making it more palatable and allowing the dressing to coat each leaf thoroughly.
When making this salad, you can use either Italian kale or curly kale, ensuring that the leaves are well-washed, dried, and chopped into bite-sized pieces. The size of the kale ribbons will determine how long you need to massage them for optimal tenderness.
To create this 3-ingredient kale salad, start by preparing the kale and grating a clove of garlic into a large bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, and salt, then massage the kale for at least 2 minutes to ensure it is well coated. Adjust the seasoning to your liking and add any additional toppings before serving or storing.
While this kale salad is delicious on its own, you can also turn it into a hearty meal by adding ingredients like shredded chicken, chickpeas, boiled eggs, nuts, roasted vegetables, breadcrumbs, cheese, or cooked grains. The possibilities are endless, allowing you to customize the salad to your preferences.
Whether enjoyed as a side dish or transformed into a complete meal, this kale salad recipe is versatile, easy to make, and guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen.
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