KALE AND RED CABBAGE SLAW WITH WALNUTS

Kale and Red Cabbage Slaw With Walnuts image

I can't remember where I heard or read about massaging raw kale with olive oil and a little salt, but it is a very effective way to soften the leaves just a bit if you are not cooking the kale. This briny slaw gets its crunch from red cabbage and walnuts.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups stemmed, slivered curly kale
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 cups finely sliced or shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard (to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced or puréed (optional)
1 tablespoon walnut oil
1/4 cup plain yogurt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Place the slivered kale in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss together and massage the leaves with your hands for about 3 minutes. The kale will lose some volume.
Add the cabbage and walnuts to the kale and toss together.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the rice vinegar, sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, optional garlic, walnut oil, yogurt and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together and toss with the salad. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer before serving. Toss again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 73, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 164 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams