03/26/2023
Before and after ➡️ transforming some kale into a delicious salad! Working with kale can be a little daunting but here are my tried and true tips to make it a delicious base for your favorite salad toppings:
1️⃣ take each leaf of kale and carefully wash under running water, gently massaging to clean and begin tenderizing each leaf
2️⃣ strip the leaves from their stem by grabbing the base of the stem, pinch, and pull the leaves right off in one motion
3️⃣ SOAK the stripped leaves in ice water for 30 min, this will take limp, lifeless leaves and make them super crisp and fresh, DO NOT SKIP!
4️⃣ chop up your crispy leaves and add in your favorite dressing, tossing to coat thoroughly. You can leave them tossed in dressing overnight for a more tender bite
5️⃣ add your favorite toppings, my favorite lately has been roasted carrots, goat cheese, and walnuts on a bed of balsamic vinegar tossed kale
