Best Melissas Kale Salad Recipes

KALE SLAW

Kale Slaw image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 head kale, stems removed and thinly sliced
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 an orange, juiced
1/2 a lemon, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, sliced very thinly
1 slice bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
1 rounded tablespoon mayonnaise

Steps:

Place the kale into a salad bowl. Toss with the carrot, orange juice, lemon juice ,and salt, and using your hands, rub the acid into the kale. Let the kale sit a few minutes while you shock the onion. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and a saucepan with boiling water. Place the thinly sliced onion into the boiling water for 15 to 30 seconds, and then shock them in the cold water, stopping the cooking immediately. Drain the water and blot the onions with a paper towel. Add the onion, bacon, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss well. Add the mayonnaise and mix the slaw well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be made several hours in advance.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 3 milligrams, Sodium 245 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 2 grams

WINTER KALE SALAD

Winter Kale Salad image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small bunch of kale, stems removed, cut or torn into small pieces
1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 green onion, chopped
1 pear, peeled and sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Crumbled blue cheese, for garnish

Steps:

Toss kale, pecans, green onion, and pear together in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinegar then oil over the top. Toss and serve with a sprinkling of cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calorie, Fat 18.5 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 6 milligrams, Sodium 277 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 6 grams