this is my absolute favorite go-to salad of all time. a definite crowd pleaser! i came across this too-good-to-be-true kale recipe quite a few years ago while potlucking with my fellow massage therapy classmates. i thank my dear myla for passing along this heavenly recipe...enjoy!
esalen kale salad
2 heads kale
1 large red onion
1/3 c lemon juice
1/3 c braggs liquid aminos
1/3 c olive oil
1/2 c: raw sesame, sunflower, + pumpkin seeds
2 ripe n' ready avocados
:::dressing: mix = parts lemon juice, braggs and oil. thinly slice 1/2 onion into 1/2 moons and add to dressing to marinate (20 minutes-ish).
:::toast seeds separately over medium heat until lightly brown. cool.
:::wash kale and strip from stalks. cut into long ribbons.
:::most important part: massage dressing into kale, then massage in seeds. *seriously- it helps break down the tough texture of the kale! not to mention it's kinda fun :)
:::add cubed avocado last and you are good to grub!!
serves 4-6
to note: this recipe originally comes from the Esalen Cookbook
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1586858521/esaleninstitute), a collection of recipes made in the heart of the famous esalen kitchen. if you have never heard of esalen, i strongly suggest you get acquainted with this sacred piece of land/people stretched out along the coast of big sur, california. to inspire you: http://www.esalen.org/.
blessings xxx
linnea, thank you for posting! this will become a staple in the "casa del marsecco" kitchen. thank you for gracing it with the first round yourself, with those true "massage" hands! xx.
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