Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan (optional)

Directions: Remove stems from kale and chop. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, tamari, pepper and honey. In a large bowl, combine the kale with lemon juice and salt - massage the kale for 3 minutes or until the kale softens. Add olive oil mixture, carrots and pumpkin seeds to the kale and toss. Serve chilled. Add parmesan if desired.  Share with your friends!

Moe, J. 2022, Massaged Kale Salad - Quick Healthy Meals with Limited Kitchen Access, Desert Farming Initiative, University of Nevada, Reno

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