Marinated Kale & Fennel Salad (Serves 8)
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
For Salad:
1 bunch black kale, washed, stems removed
1 bunch chard, washed, stems removed
1 head radicchio, sliced very very thin
2 heads endive, sliced very thin
½ red onion or two shallots, quartered and sliced very thin on a mandolin
1 large head fennel, quartered and sliced very thin on a mandolin
6 radishes, halved and sliced very thin on a mandolin
• Tear kale and chard into bite size pieces.
• Place all ingredients in a large shallow bowl or tupperware.
• Pour marinade over the top in batches and toss with your hands, massaging marinade into kale and chard leaves to soften them.
• Chill in refrigerator for at least three hours before serving to further marinate and soften salad.
For Marinade:
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup meyer lemon juice (about 3 meyer lemons)
½ large avocado
1 t sea salt
• Blend all marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
To Serve:
1 1/2 avocados, cubed
1/2 cup Vegan Parmesan* or hemp seeds
• Add avocado and vegan parmesan or hemp seeds to the marinated salad. Enjoy.
Vegan Parmesan
• 1 cup Brazil nuts
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
In a food processor grind all ingredients until size of grated parmesan cheese.