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Fresh Kale Salad with Pistachios

Fresh Kale Salad with Pistachios

Raw Kale Salad with Pistachios | Teaspoonofspice.com

Ahh, the first week of January – when recipe searches change from decadent goodies to a bit more healthy fare. I was going to call this recipe a “cleanse” or “detox” salad but unfortunately those terms nowadays are often paired with unhealthy and even dangerous dieting practices like starving yourself for days. I’d rather eat good, wholesome food.

I never though raw kale was something that was palatable but after listening to cookbook author & NYT columnist Melissa Clark describe how to make a similar salad on The Splendid Table, I was intrigued. It is amazing how a little bit of oil and acid breaks down tough greens within minutes and makes them more tender.

You can switch up this salad with different infused oils (think rosemary or ginger) and different nuts. It tastes even better the next day – I like to make a big batch to hang out in my fridge for those days I need to balance my not-so-healthy choices.

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Raw Kale Salad with Pistachios | Teaspoonofspice.com

Fresh Kale Salad with Pistachios


  • Yield: 6 - 8 servings 1x

Description

It is amazing how a little bit of oil and acid breaks down tough greens within minutes and makes them more tender.


Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 cups raw kale, ribs removed and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled

Instructions

  1. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, mix olive oil and paprika . Heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, add kale. Pour oil over over kale. Toss in lemon juice and pistachios; mix well. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Raw Kale Salad with Pistachios | Teaspoonofspice.com

Do you have a favorite kale recipe? (But please, no more kale chip recipes :))

Marilyn Crownover

Saturday 23rd of March 2013

While I appreciate your backstory on this delicious recipe ( have made it 3x), you have a "misstep" in your opener. You have incorrectly used "more healthier" fare. HEALTHIER is already in the comparative form of the adjective, adding "more" is redundant; it's akin to using another grossly made common error-- the hideous "double negative".

Deanna

Sunday 24th of March 2013

It's been corrected - thanks for editorial eyes. Glad you've enjoyed the recipe.

Tania

Monday 14th of January 2013

This looks excellent. I love kale, and love smoky paprika... why haven't I combined them yet? My favorite kale recipe is creamy kale with baked eggs: http://themusingbouche.wordpress.com/2011/02/11/creamy-kale-and-eggs/ such a great combo!

Deanna

Monday 14th of January 2013

I'm slightly obsessed with smoked paprika. Just checked out your recipe on creamed kale - brilliant!

Kaydee

Tuesday 7th of February 2012

Where have you been all my life, Kale? I've had it cooked before, with great results. Raw was a new adventure, but your tips helped! It was phenomenal. Thanks! (and beautiful picture)

Deanna

Wednesday 8th of February 2012

Glad you found it helpful - it couldn't be easier :)

susan

Thursday 5th of January 2012

kale salad is my weekly addiciton. this looks delish - espeically love the addition of pistachios!

Deanna

Thursday 5th of January 2012

Thanks, Susan - I think it will be my weekly staple too all winter - will try dried cranberries next time :)

Sindy

Thursday 5th of January 2012

I made a recipe for Blueberry Kale salad a few months ago and they recommended "massaging" the olive oil and salt into the kale. It makes is tender and a beautiful vibrant/shiny green! I too was amazed that kale was palatable raw.

Deanna

Thursday 5th of January 2012

Ooh, love the idea of blueberries added in!

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