4 Seasons Massaged Kale Salad

Prep time: 5-10 minutes

Cook time: n/a

Difficulty: easy

This salad is our favorite way to eat kale! The act of massaging the salad dressing into the leaves makes the kale soft and tender. I add different toppings depending on the season - try all four to find your favorite!

Base Salad Ingredients

• 1 large head of kale (or bag of prewashed/chopped kale)
• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
• 1 TBSP stone ground mustard
• 1-3 tsp maple syrup (to taste)

Base Salad Directions

1. Wash kale thoroughly remove leaves from stems 
2. Pat kale dry and tear into bite-sized pieces
3. In a mason jar, add olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and syrup. Screw on lid and shake to combine
4. Drizzle dressing over kale and massage into leaves with hands- don't be afraid to really get in there!
5. Add other ingredients as desired - see below

Spring

• Top with strawberries, sliced almonds, and crumbled feta

Summer

• Top with sliced peaches, pine nuts, and fresh basil

Fall 

• Top with diced butternut squash (buy it frozen and pop it in the microwave!), chopped walnuts, and shaved parmesan

Winter

• Top with beets (this brand does the work for you!), sliced almonds, and goat cheese