Best Houstons Style Kale Salad Recipes

HOUSTON'S KALE SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

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Based on the delicious side at the Houston's restaurant chain.

Provided by Anna-Marie Walsh

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3/4 cup Peanut oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon water
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 1/2 cups curly kale, chopped into bite sized pieces
1 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage
10 mint leaves, chiffonade
1/4 of a bunch of fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
3/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup whole dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Combine the ingredients for the dressing together in a jar and shake until blended.
Place the kale, cabbage, mint, cilantro and chopped peanuts in a bowl and toss well with the dressing. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Sprinkle the whole dry roasted peanuts and parmesan cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

MASSAGED KALE SALAD

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For a delicious, healthy salad, try Aarti Sequeira's Massaged Kale Salad from Food Network. Fresh mango adds sweetness and pumpkin seeds add crunch to the dish.

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bunch kale (black kale is especially good), 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
1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup)
Small handful toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), about 2 rounded tablespoons

Steps:

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, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside while you make the dressing.
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. Pour the dressing over the kale, and add the mango and pepitas. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 14 grams

SIMPLEST KALE SALAD

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Memorize this classic, cheesy, massaged kale salad and make it your go-to side for any family dinner.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories Salad Kale Lemon Juice Honey Cheese Parmesan Side Kid-Friendly Small Plates Quick and Healthy Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 bunches curly kale (about 1 lb.), rinsed, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn into 1"-1 1/2" pieces
2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), plus more for serving

Steps:

Whisk oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt in a large bowl. Add kale and toss to coat. Massage with your hands until leaves are shiny and dark green. Toss in Parmesan. Transfer salad to a platter. Top with more Parmesan before serving.

KALE SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

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Kale is healthy for you but tends to be strong in flavor. This salad with the peanut dressing cuts down the strong taste of kale. Key is not to overly saturate the salad with the dressing. I squeeze out excess dressing.

Provided by lrlake

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Kale Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

¾ cup peanut oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon water
½ teaspoon sesame oil
2 ½ cups finely shredded curly kale
¾ cup finely chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
10 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup dry-roasted peanuts
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and stems
10 fresh mint leaves, chopped

Steps:

Whisk peanut oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, dry mustard, salt, Worcestershire sauce, water, and sesame oil together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
Combine kale, chopped peanuts, Parmesan cheese, dry-roasted peanuts, cilantro, and mint leaves together in a bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Let salad sit for a few minutes for flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 938.7 mg, Sugar 7.6 g