I have a new veggie friend in HK! She made this incredible raw kale salad with nut pate for our lunch and generously wrote out the recipe, see below.
Massaged Kale Salad with Nut Pate
Kale is nutritious! Delicious! And, hard to digest. Massaged kale salad is an easy way to add more raw food into your diet without the tummy ache (gas and bloating) that may occur when you are first introducing raw food into your diet (many of us lack the enzymes, and are unaccustomed to digesting cellulose, the fiber present in many raw vegetables). So what’s a kale lover to do? Put some love into your kale and massage it! The heat of your hands helps to “pre-cook” it, and the massaging action also helps to break down some of the fiber, making it easier to digest. Apple cider vinegar not only adds an extra tang, but also gives an extra digestive boost.
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch kale, washed, dried, and chopped
- 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ – 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Add all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Using both hands, massage the leaves for 2-5 minutes. Yes, you are literally rubbing the leaves (kale is hearty, it can handle it!) Let it sit to marinate, or eat immediately.
For a little crunch you can sprinkles with sunflower seeds, or for a creamier protein option, mix your kale salad with a simple nut pate.
Basic nut pate
- 2 cups raw nuts (your choice), soaked for 2 hours, then drained
- ½ chopped zucchini
- 1 ½ lemons
- 1/2 tsp salt or soy sauce
- 1tsp- 1tbsp herb of your choice (fresh or dried, could be basil, rosemary, seasoning blend, etc).
- 1/3 red onion
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until you reach your desired consistency. Add water or oil for a smoother, creamier pate or spread.
