Add Leafy Greens Recipe
100% spinach and kale
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Ingredients
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Leafy Greens Base
Seasoning & Finishing
Method
Leafy Greens Base
- 1
Prepare and combine greens
Rinse the baby spinach and kale thoroughly under cold running water to remove grit. Shake off excess water and spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with clean kitchen towels. Remove tough kale stems and stack the leaves, roll them tightly and slice thinly to yield about 2 cups packed. Place the spinach and sliced kale in a large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine.
Seasoning & Finishing
- 2
Make dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until emulsified and slightly thickened.
- 3
Dress the greens
Pour the dressing evenly over the spinach and kale. Using clean hands or salad tongs, massage the dressing into the leaves for 30–60 seconds — pressing and rubbing the kale gently will soften it and help the flavors penetrate. Continue until the kale is slightly wilted and the spinach is glossy.
- 4