Massaged Kale Salad

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Massaged Kale Avocado Salad

Massaged Kale Avocado Salad is one of those recipes you hear about all the time, but I see plenty of people make a version that is underdressed and dry, so isnt particularly enjoyable. That stands no chance of turning anyone on to what can be one of the most delicious staples in a healthier way of eating.

Should Kale Be Cooked Or Raw?

Im going to come straight out and say it. . .kale is more delicious and nutritious slightly steamed. Research has shown the part about the nutrition. The part about taste is my opinion. So, even as an advocate of raw food, I want to say that sometimes its more beneficial to apply heat. This is one of those times. The caveat here is that youre not boiling the life out of the kale. Youre just giving it a 2 minute light steam, so its stays springy and goes bright green.

This means it still needs to be massaged with a little salt, ready for the dressing. Youll find the slightly steamed kale takes on the dressing much easier than when its raw.

Kale Salad Substitutions

With this base recipe for massaged kale salad, you can make some really nice substitutions and additions.

Sundried tomatoes are a great addition.

Dont like avocado? (sorry, what??..) Simply substitute for a few tablespoons of tahini. Add a teaspoon of maple to take the edge off the bitterness if you like.

Not into tahini either? Go crazy and use a nut butter. Macadamia would be insanity (in a delightful sense of the word).

Add buckwheat sprouts for a nutty flavour and extra protein.

Add any other kind of sprouts you like. Mung bean sprouts provide wonderful texture.
Not into tomatoes? Cucumber is an excellent substitute. Even if you do like tomatoes, adding cucumber as well is fantastic.

Add a little spring onion or red onion.

Add garlic or onion powder for depth of flavour. In fact, Im not sure why I didnt do that in this recipe.

Dont like smokiness of chipotle? Change that out for a smaller mount of cayenne.

Kale salad was my number one staple when I started out in raw food. I knew it would satisfy me every time. I could shop for the ingredients and make it without a recipe. Get a few healthy recipes like that under your belt and youll always have go-to healthy meals when youre stuck for ideas.

Did I miss any substitutions or additions? What are your favourites? Id love it if you would share in the comments, so others can try them.

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