Should you cook kale before putting in a salad?

If you're using raw kale in a salad, and want to alleviate both its bitterness and toughness (without cooking it), you can massage the leaves to break down the fibers . In a large bowl, toss your kale leaves with small amount of olive oil and lemon juice, then massage with your hands for three to five minutes.

How long is kale salad good for?

How to Store Kale Salad. You can store this salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days . This is an easy recipe to make in advance whenever it works best for you. Lunches for days!

Will kale salad get soggy?

A bonus about using this method is that it will stay in the refrigerator for a good week even after massaging - unlike other more delicate leafy greens which tend to wilt and become soggy after chopping. Kale will keep its soft but chewy texture without becoming mushy .

Do you eat kale stems?

You might not want to toss kale stems right into your salad bowl, but that doesn't mean they don't belong. Add more heft to your lunch by slicing the stems thinly—or even shaving them on a mandoline. Toss them in after massaging the greens for a crisp, fresh crunch.

How do you make kale taste better?

Massaging Kale – massaging kale with a little oil and/or lemon juice for just a few minutes makes it more tender and easier to chew. Plus, it adds an extra boost of flavor.

When should you dress a kale salad?

Drizzle most of the vinaigrette over and toss. Use your hands to toss the greens, massaging/rubbing the vinaigrette into the kale a bit as you toss. Taste and correct the seasoning with salt and pepper. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving .

Can you eat too much kale salad?

Side Effects of Kale: in 2021 emphasized the following facts: Consumption of kale in excess can lead to constipation and stomach irritation. Due to the presence of oxalates, kale can increase the risk of kidney stones.

Why do you massage kale salad?

The point of massaging is to infuse the kale with the lemon juice and oil, and also to break down some of the tough, fibrous characteristics of kale . This makes it easier to chew and digest, and makes for a more tender salad. Season with salt, massage/toss once more, then set aside.

Why should you massage kale before eating it?

Kale is fibrous and can be difficult to munch compared to other greens like romaine lettuce or spinach. The rubbing, kneading motion helps to tenderize the veg and make it easier to chew and digest . Try this for raw kale you are going to be serving or eating right away.

Is kale the healthiest food in the world?

Kale is a nutrition superstar due to the amounts of vitamins A, B6, C, K, folate, fiber, carotenoids and manganese it contains. One cup of raw kale has just 20 calories.

Can you eat raw kale as a salad?

Often labeled as a superfood, kale is one of the healthiest and most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. This leafy green comes in a variety of colors, shapes, and textures. It's often eaten raw in salads and smoothies but can also be enjoyed steamed, sautéed, boiled, or baked.

Is it better to eat kale cooked or raw?

Raw kale can be hard to digest. Kale's fibrous cell walls may prevent your body from absorbing nutrients, but cooking kale can reduce its antioxidant content . Nutrition experts say steaming kale is a good way to make it easier to digest while preserving most of the nutrients.

Do you have to boil kale before eating it?

Kale can also be eaten raw , and the leaves 'massaged' between your fingers with oil or lemon juice to break down some of the fibres, and make it a bit more palatable.

Should kale be blanched for salad?

Blanching kale before eating will help minimize caveman jaw . Blanched kale stems and leaves make a perfect side dish after tossing with some olive oil and vinegar or lemon. It's a great change-up to the raw kale salad.

Pomegranate Kale Salad - Simply Made Recipes (2024)

September 29, 2017 by Amber 11 Comments

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Pomegranate Kale Salad with fresh kale, pomegranate arils, apple slices, pumpkin seeds, feta cheese and a spritz ofSimply Beyond® Pomegranate Organic Fruit Vinegar. Place in a Rubbermaid container withWet Ones^® Antibacterial Hand Wipes for clean-up to make lunchtime a bit easier.

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Not only do I have a great recipe today for a Kale Pomegranate Salad, I am also sharing a day of family friendly meal planning.

Breakfast

You have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! A hot breakfast can get you motivated and filling the kiddos bellies before school is important so they can focus on their schoolwork. Make a batch of Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix with some fresh blueberries or mini chocolate chips sprinkled in. Just add water and cook according to box directions.

You can even freeze pancakes to reheat in the mornings. Make a big batch and place in the freezer on a baking sheet. Once they are frozen, stack them and place in a freezer bag. To reheat, place stack of pancakes into the microwave for 2 minutes!

Lunch

Pomegranate Kale Salad

Time for the Pomegranate Kale Salad. This salad is so easy to put together and tasty (even the kids enjoyed). We are making 4 today and can easily make less or more depending on your needs.

Begin by washing all your fruits and vegetables. Place equal amounts of kale into each Rubbermaid container and chop the apple. Place 1/4 cup of both pumpkin seeds and feta cheese on top. Remove the pomegranate arils from the pomegranate and toss 1/4 cup worth of pomegranate arils on each salad. Spray withSimply Beyond® Pomegranate Organic Fruit Vinegar. Seal the lid and place a pack ofWet Ones^® Antibacterial Hand Wipes on top to pack in the work/school bags.

To easily remove the arils (seeds) from your pomegranate, cut into quarters and place into a bowl of water. Remove the seeds with your hands in the bowl of water.

Pomegranate Kale Salad

Pomegranate Kale Salad with fresh kale, pomegranate arils, apple slices, pumpkin seeds, feta cheese and a spritz ofSimply Beyond® Pomegranate Organic Fruit Vinegar. Place in a Rubbermaid container withWet Ones® Antibacterial Hand Wipes for clean-up to make lunchtime a bit easier.

2 bunches fresh kale
1 pomegranate (1 cup pomegranate arils/seeds)
1 apple
1 cup feta cheese
1 cup pumpkin seeds
Spritz of Simply Beyond® Organic Fruit Vinegar, Pomegranate

Wash kale and apples.
Chop kale and finely chop apple.
Remove seeds from pomegranate.
In 4 separate containers, place 1/4 cup feta, 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/4 diced apple, 1/4 cups pomegranate seeds on top of 1/2 bunch of chopped kale.
Spray each with Simply Beyond® Pomegranate Organic Fruit Vinegar. Use as much or as little as you like.

More AboutOrganic Fruit Vinegar

Simply Beyond® Organic Fruit Vinegar is crafted from the purest, organic ingredients. You get the perfect balance of red wine vinegar and cranberry or pomegranate juice to enhance the sweetness of a dish. Spritz on salads, pork chops or try some on top of ice cream with fresh berries.

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Dinner

You can make dinner in a cinch with sheet pan chicken and roasted green beans with olive oil, sea salt, pepper and a spray ofSimply Beyond® Spray-On Herbs® Garlic. Place 4 your thinly cut chicken breasts onto a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper. Bake on 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove chicken from oven, turn and add fresh green beans to one side with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Now the fun part! Spray on your Spray-On Herbs® Garlic over both the chicken and green beans. Place in oven another 20 minutes or until chicken is at 170 degrees. These garlic roasted green beans are delicious!

Pair with Uncle Ben’s Minute Rice for a simple dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

More AboutSpray-On Herbs®

Simply Beyond® Spray-On Herbs® is life changing! Made with only 2 ingredients in a non-aerosol spray so you can use a little or use a lot for the flavor intensity you desire. Customize everyday dishes with fresh herb flavors from grilled chicken, seafood to sauces, fries and even popcorn!

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Dessert

Sometimes a girl just needs a little chocolate (or boy because boys need chocolate too). Whip up this Perfect Size cake that serves 5 in under an hour from Duncan Hines!

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Rebecca Hicks
October 3, 2017 at 3:34 PM
Oh my gosh that spray on stuff is SO COOL. I love how different it is and makes things so easy. I definitely have to check them out. 😀
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- Amber
  October 3, 2017 at 4:29 PM
  It is so easy! Give it a try for sure.
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Yvette M Allen
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October 2, 2017 at 11:23 PM
Love pomegranates… Salad looks really good! Spray on herbs..wow, I didn’t even know that was a thing! 🙂
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- Amber
  October 3, 2017 at 12:54 PM
  I know! It is new to me too but was very impressed.
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Jehava
October 2, 2017 at 5:40 PM
This all looks and sounds delicious! Yum!
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Anne | onedeterminedlife
October 2, 2017 at 3:56 PM
That salad looks amazing. I need to eat more pomegranates, they are so good!!
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- Amber
  October 2, 2017 at 4:58 PM
  Pomegranate is delicious. My problem is that by the time I remove the seeds, the kids have already eaten them all. haha.
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Marta Rivera
October 2, 2017 at 2:33 PM
Oh my, this salad looks delicious!! I know the pomegranate and feta together are amazing!
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- Amber
  October 2, 2017 at 4:57 PM
  It is a great mix of flavor!
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Jen
October 2, 2017 at 1:07 PM
I have never seen these Simply Beyond sprays in my store. I love the flavor profile they add and the ease they give for a salad on the go. So smart!
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- Amber
  October 2, 2017 at 4:57 PM
  This is my first time trying Simply Beyond. I am really impressed with the extra flavors it adds to cooking!
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