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In-Season Spring Recipe

Raw Asparagus and Crispy Kale Salad

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Raw Asparagus and Crispy Kale Salad

This fresh spring salad is a delightful way to elevate raw asparagus. The individual ingredients take a little time to prepare but create a nice salad with different flavors in every bite. Check out our recipe for kale chips (below) and make these for an early spring gathering.

Instructions
 

  • Serves 4–8

    Salad Ingredients

    • 1 bunch salad greens, about 8 cups
    • 1 bunch kale, made into kale chips (instructions below)
    • 6 stalks asparagus, shaved with a carrot peeler, tops chopped small
    • ¼ cup mint leaves
    • ¼ cup shelled roasted pistachios
    • ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 8 dried figs, sliced in half (or substitute 1 cup seasonal fruit)

    Lemon Dressing

    • 1 lemon, juiced, about ¼ cup
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    Arrange all the salad ingredients on a large platter. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad. Finish with a sprinkle of salt.

    Kale Chips

    • 1 bunch kale
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt to taste
    • ½ teaspoon cumin, za’atar or pepper
    Preheat oven to 300°. Wash and dry kale. Remove stems and cut the kale into bite-size pieces.
    Divide kale into 2 or more bowls (depending on the number of seasonings you will use). Toss with olive oil, salt and selected seasonings.
    Arrange in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the leaves are dark green and crispy.
    Let cool for 10 minutes before tasting. If you prefer a crispier chip, bake for another couple of minutes. Serve as a snack, with a bowl of soup or crumbled on a bowl of popcorn.
    Edible Michiana original recipe

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