Kale Salad with Almonds and Warm Garlic Golden Raisin Vinagrette

By: Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 10 min
Ready In 20 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings2
Ingredients
For the Salad:1 bunch lacinato kale, sliced to very thin ribbonsFine sea saltFor the warm vinaigrette:¼ cup extra virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped⅓ cup golden raisinsJuice and zest of half a lemonSalt and freshly ground black pepperFor the top:⅓ cup coarsely toasted almondsSeveral shavings of good quality Parmesan
Directions

  1. Place kale ribbons into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of fine sea salt. Massage salt into kale by squeezing it in fistfuls and then rubbing it between your fingers, until it turns a darker shade of green and has a softer texture - just a minute or two. Set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic. Cook and stir until garlic is fragrant and softened, but not browned. Adjust the heat as necessary.
  3. Add golden raisins to garlic in skillet; cook and stir until raisins have plumped and softened, about 15 seconds. Add lemon juice and zest, stir to combine.
  4. Remove from heat; add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Drizzle warm vinaigrette evenly over kale; toss to coat.
  6. Sprinkle salad with toasted almonds and Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve.

Photo by Alleksana