MASSAGED KALE SALAD

MASSAGED KALE SALAD
Olivia and I are blessed to have good friends.  They are the kind who invite you to join them for holiday meals and feed you the yummiest of food.  This happened at Easter.  A couple we know from church invited us to join them for the Easter meal.  It included this delightful massaged kale salad.  When I first heard the name I found it somewhat humorous.  After all, who gives their greens a "massage" as part of the recipe?

In this case the massaging of the kale gives it a great texture and breaks down the greens so they absorb the other flavors in the recipe and the kale, which can be bitter sometimes, takes on a pleasing texture and taste.  The mango, nuts, cheese, and honey give this salad a terrific appeal that you will love.

If you are tired of eating the same old salads all the time, you owe it to yourself to give this one a try.  The Memorial Day weekend is coming up and this would make a super accompaniment to your barbecue.  Give it a try!
-Nanette

Ingredients

• 1 bunch kale, stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• Kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons honey
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 mangos, diced small (about 2 cups)
• Small handful toasted macadamia nuts
  Shredded Asiago cheese
  
  

  Directions

  In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon juice with the honey and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stream in the 1/4 cup of oil while whisking until a dressing forms, and you like how it tastes. Toss the diced mangos in the dressing and allow it to soak while you work on the salad.

  In large serving bowl, add the kale, half of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and a little kosher salt. Massage until the kale starts to soften and wilt, 5 to 10 minutes.

  Pour the dressing and mangos over the kale, and add the Asiago and macadamia nuts. Toss and serve.