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Garlicky Kale Recipe from Whole Foods

on April 16, 2012 · 16 Comments

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Garlicky Kale Salad - Whole Foods Copycat Recipe

I am always looking for new tasty kale recipes since it is so nutritionally dense, and we get tons in our CSA. This one is my absolute favorite. This is the garlicky kale recipe from the Whole Foods bar.  I had it a few weeks ago when I was having dinner with some friends at Whole Foods, and once I tasted it, I had to figure out how to make it! Raw kale recipes can be hard to make taste great, but this one is a must try.  For those of you wondering what this tastes like, this kale greens recipe reminds me a lot of a Caesar salad dressing, but much tastier.

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I absolutely crave this simple kale recipe.  When I make it, I will double the dressing recipe and keep it in the fridge to pour over some raw massaged kale. Since the kale is so hearty, it keeps well in the refrigerator overnight too.

What is massaged kale? I know that sounds weird, but since kale is dense with nutrients, you need to “massage” it to break it down a bit for digestion. All you do is crush or “massage” it in your hands for about 10-15 seconds before you put it in the bowl to serve. You will notice that by massaging the kale before you eat it, it turns a brighter green color and tastes less bitter.

If the ingredient “nutritional yeast” throws you off, it did me too, if that makes you feel any better!  I found this in the bulk section at my Whole Foods store, and it was pretty inexpensive. If you have never had it before, nutritional yeast has a strong flavor that is described as nutty, cheesy, or creamy. You can read more about it here.

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Did you know kale is the most nutrient-dense food you can eat? (Kale recipes are among the top heart healthy foods HERE.) Until about two years ago, I wasn’t into eating raw kale, but now we eat it in all kinds of easy recipes. We enjoy kale in many different salad recipes, we put it in smoothies, or we juice it. We were introduced to kale when we signed up for our first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share. I wasn’t sure what to do with it and actually dreaded our share each week.  Now I am really looking forward to having so much on hand!  I have pretty much replaced lettuce purchases with kale and spinach, since the nutritional makeup is so much higher – and I can do so much with it.

Garlicky Kale Recipe from Whole Foods
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 bunch kale, de-stemmed, chopped and massaged
  • 1 tablespoon Bragg's Amino Acid (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or one lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Put all ingredients (except for kale) into a blender, adding nutritional yeast last. (Adding it first causes it to gum up the blades and stick to the base.)
  2. Mix until smooth.
  3. Transfer kale to a salad bowl, then pour dressing over the top and toss until coated.
  4. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
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Anyone else eat raw kale on a regular basis in different recipes? Vegetarians and kale lovers, please share! I would love to hear your ideas and easy recipes for kale in the comments below.

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  1. 2sisters2cities June 13, 2012 at 11:31 am

    This recipe looks fantastic! I am actually hosting a kale linky party at http://www.2sisters2cities.com/2012/06/kale_recipes/ as part of our Fresh Produce Tuesday series. I would love if you submitted this recipe!

    -m

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  2. pat June 14, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    I like Jennifer Cornbleet’s recipe for raw kale salad. It’s very good!

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  3. katie schultz June 21, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    If I can’t find nutritional yeast can I substitute something? Like……? I love your recipes but I live out in the country and don’t get into Whole Foods very often. Thank you for answering my questions about the Bragg’s Amino Acids. That was helpful.
    K.

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  4. tlate117 August 13, 2012 at 10:27 am

    We make a fresh kale salad with red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, diced tomatoes, decided onions, and garlic. Its great!

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    • Delana November 24, 2012 at 5:50 pm

      Now THAT sounds good! May I have your recipe? Thanks in advance!!

      Reply
  5. katie August 28, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Yeah! I found everything I need to make this and so it’s ready for supper tonight! Already I can tell you that I love, love the dressing!
    Thanks!

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    • Kelly August 28, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      I usually end up eating it with a spoon! LOL

      Reply
  6. Bri January 24, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Sevananda Grocery Co-op in Atlanta Georgia has absolutely the best Raw Kale Salad Recipe I’ve ever had! I could eat this every day. I ate it with their Brown Coconut Rice with green peas, and it was absolutely AWESOME. I put a little olive oil on the rice to moisten a little, I was spazzing & losing my mind while I was eating it.
    They put raw kale, apple cider vinegar, carrots, yellow squash, red peppers, red onions, garlic avocado, & olive oil
    It’s to die for, – a must try!

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  7. Bri January 24, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Oh, I forgot they also put lemon juice. Can’t forget anything!

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  8. crystal October 22, 2014 at 10:22 am

    Here in Hawaii we call food (or anything) that is massaged “lomi lomi” style. When you see a salad prepared this way it would be called Lomi Lomi Garlicky Kale. It’s a wonderful way to get the most from your kale.

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  9. nexvan August 9, 2017 at 1:23 am

    It was useful thank you

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  10. Kari July 24, 2020 at 8:12 pm

    Yummy! It was my first time using nutritional yeast and I’m now addicted!
    My husband wasn’t crazy about it …more for me ?
    Thank you for sharing this wonderful dressing ! ?

    Reply
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