Raw Kale Salad With Gouda Pear And Walnuts Recipes

Steps:

• Chop 1/2 large bunch kale; toss with 1 tablespoon each olive oil and white wine vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl, then rub with your fingers until softened. Cook 1/2 cup chopped pecans in a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each sugar and salt until toasted. Stir in 1 chopped pear; add to the kale. Drizzle with more oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper and toss.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until toasted and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool, then roughly chop.
• Meanwhile, cover the shallot with cold water and let stand 10 minutes; drain well and pat dry.
• Whisk the vinegar, mustard, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly until blended and thickened.
• Add the kale, drained shallots and walnuts to the bowl with the dressing and toss well. Add the blue cheese, season with a pinch each of salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown, tossing once during baking, 8-10 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Add in kale, cheese, chives, walnuts, and pear. Toss to combine.

Steps:

• Rub kale with olive oil, lime juice, and ginger until well coated.
• Add pomegranate seeds, red onion, and walnuts and toss. Season with coarse salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Chop the kale into thin ribbons (almost like a chiffonade).
• Drizzle the kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Massage the kale with your hands to soften it, then allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes.
• Add the lime juice, vinegar, onion and orange.
• Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Serve.