Kale And Feta Salad Food

MEDITERRANEAN KALE WITH FETA

Steps:

• Bring to boil water in large shallow pan. Meanwhile, stir tgether lemon juice and balsamic vinegar and set aside.
• submerge kale greens in boiling water, pressing down kale into water. cook for 2 minutes.
• remove kale with skimmer letting water drain for 2-3 minutes. Place on large plate.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese and lemon/vinegar mix. Top with kalamat olive halves and serve.
• cooking time includes bringing water to boil. times will vary based on depth of pot.

FETA FIESTA KALE SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until emulsified.
• To prepare the kale: Use a chef's knife to slice out the thick ribs, then discard the ribs and chop the leaves into small, bite-sized pieces. Transfer the kale to a big salad bowl. Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt over the kale and massage the leaves with your hands by lightly scrunching big handfuls at a time, until the leaves are darker in color and fragrant.
• Drizzle salad dressing over the kale (you might not need all of the dressing) and toss well so the kale is lightly coated with dressing. Add the drained black beans, feta, avocado and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
• Toast the pepitas in a skillet over medium-low heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until they smell fragrant and start making little popping noises. Transfer the pepitas to the salad bowl. Toss the salad to combine.
• To make the crispy tortilla strips: Stack the corn tortillas and slice them into thin little strips, about 2 inches long. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the tortilla slices, sprinkle them with salt and stir. Cook until the strips are crispy and turning golden, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove tortilla strips from skillet and drain on a plate covered with a piece of paper towel. Top the salad with crispy tortilla strips and serve.

KALE, FARRO AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook farro in water for about one hour or until desired texture.
• Combine oil through pepper for dressing.
• Mix dressing, greens, shallot, farro and feta.

RAW KALE SALAD WITH FETA, APPLES, AND PECANS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pecans; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and sprinkle with stevia and chipotle powder; toss until well coated.
• Place kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Massage until leaves begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add diced apple and spiced pecans. Fold in feta cheese.

KALE AND FARRO SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Cover farro with 3 inches of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until grains are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and let cool completely.
• Transfer farro to a large bowl and add kale, onion, sliced mint, lemon zest and juice, and oil. Toss until farro is well coated. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with feta. Let stand 30 minutes before serving, topped with small mint leaves. Salad can be stored in refrigerator up to 2 days.

KALE SALAD WITH PERSIMMONS, FETA, AND CRISP PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Lay out prosciutto slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until almost crisp, 16-18 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and let cool completely on baking sheet (prosciutto will continue to crisp as it cools). Crumble and set aside.
• Meanwhile, spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in oven, tossing once or twice, until fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Set aside.
• Whisk lime juice, mustard, shallot, honey, garlic, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl, then whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine kale with about 3/4 of the dressing and use your hands to massage dressing into kale. Add more dressing as needed (you may not need all of it). Reserve any leftover dressing for another use.
• Add half of the persimmons, feta, mint, and prosciutto, toss together to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, and top with pecans and remaining persimmons, feta, mint, and prosciutto.
• Do ahead
• Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Nuts can be toasted and chopped 1 day ahead; cover and keep at room temperature. Kale can be sliced 1 day ahead; place in an airtight container and chill. Salad can be tossed together 30 minutes ahead; keep at room temperature.

ROASTED NEW POTATO, KALE & FETA SALAD WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Boil the potatoes for 10 mins until mostly tender, drain and leave to steam dry. Toss the potatoes in a large roasting tin with the garlic, drizzle over 1 tbsp oil and season. Roast for 20 mins.
• While the potatoes are roasting, squeeze half the lemon juice over the shallot and half of the kale, season, then massage gently to encourage the kale to soften.
• Remove the garlic cloves from the oven. Put the rest of the kale on top of the potatoes, drizzle over a little oil, season and return to the oven for 5 mins until crisp.
• Meanwhile, blitz the garlic, avocado, mustard, remaining oil and lemon juice together, add enough water to create a smooth dressing and season to taste. Mix the potatoes and cooked kale into the raw kale salad and tip onto a platter. Drizzle over the dressing, then top with the feta, chilli flakes and pumpkin seeds.