Thursday, April 19, 2012

Kale and Mango Salad


Oh my.... Now that I have made this, I will never be the same.  For a kale freak, this is the end all be all! Mangoes are cheap and ripe at the grocery night now, and Im not sure that there is a better way to use them.  The secret here is most definitely the massaging of the kale and cutting the kale into small ribbons! Thanks Aarti Sequeira.

1 bunch of kale, removed from stem and cut into small ribbons
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp honey
Kosher salt and pepper
3 small, ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed/diced
1/4 cup toasted pepitas (special pumpkin seeds)

First, place your kale cut into small ribbons in a large bowl and drizzle with the juice of half the lemon, half of the olive oil (1/8 cup), and kosher salt.  Massage the kale mixture with your hands for about 2-3 minutes.  This will really break down the fibers of the kale! Add the mango and pepitas to the salad.  In a small bowl, mix together the remainder of the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, honey, and a lot of black pepper.  Toss the dressing with the salad, season, and enjoy! SOO good!!

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