Spring Kale Salad

So easy, delicious and beautiful! These ingredients are at their peak in the spring, and were meant to be made into a wonderful salad. Feta or blue cheese could be added to make it even better.

  • 1 bunch of Kale, well rinsed and dried
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 scallions, sliced, the white and green parts
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 kiwi, peeled, quartered and sliced
  • ½ mango (medium – large) or 1 small mango, cut into small pieces
  • Fresh basil, 6 – 8 large leaves, thinly sliced

Roughly chop the kale and place it in a large bowl.

Sprinkle the salt over the kale and massage the kale until it is a darker green.

Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, scallions, and walnuts.

Add the kiwi, mango and basil and lightly toss.

Add more salt if needed.

 

Prep time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Original recipe by Jane Blaisdell, 2018

 

Spring Kale Salad

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Author: madesimplybyjane

I have had a passion for cooking and eating healthy food for most of my life. My professional training includes a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Culinary Arts from Bastyr University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics and Secondary Education from Western Washington University. As a lifelong teacher of all ages, my focus is teaching people how to cook simple meals for their families. My belief is anyone, even children, can learn to prepare healthy, inexpensive, delicious meals for themselves and those they care for. I absolutely love to help unravel the mystery of bread making, combine whatever produce is on hand to prepare a delicious soup or stew, or create something new with whomever is interested in participating. As a former preschool teacher, I still enjoy playing in the kitchen with children. I am also an ovarian cancer survivor, and a team leader and fund raiser for a local organization funding ovarian cancer research. My home is in Lake Forest Park, Wa. where I live with my husband, Mark, and our cat, Gilbert. When not teaching, I like to garden, hike, kayak, and cook for friends and family.

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