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    Home » Quick and easy » Kale Slaw with Creamy Dressing

    Kale Slaw with Creamy Dressing

    Published: Aug 28, 2017 · Modified: Mar 19, 2022 by Erica Julson · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Kale Slaw with Creamy Dressing

    Believe it or not, this kale slaw recipe was one of my first forays into the world of kale.

    It's a recipe I created way back in 2011, when kale was just starting to become a "thing".

    At first, I was totally weirded out about eating kale raw. I had previously only used it in soups or sautes, where it cooked down and became nice and tender.

    But raw?? In a salad? My 2011 mind was blown.

    So, instead of going full bore into the world of kale salad, I dipped my toe in.

    First issue - texture. 

    I was really worried that curly raw kale would be tough & unpleasant to chew.

    Solution?

    Thinly slicing it so it was easy to chew, and mixing it with spinach, to keep the salad light and tender.

    Second issue - flavor. 

    I used to think raw kale was a little in-your-face with its cruciferous flavor, so again, I mellowed it out with spinach and a bunch of veggies like zucchini and tomato and slathered it in a creamy lemon-garlic dressing.

    So basically, I made a raw kale slaw, more than a salad.

    Chock full of shredded veggies and heavy on the dressing.

    But mmmm, it's good! I still had the recipe saved from back in the day, so today I decided to shoot it for the blog. This would be a great simple side to a backyard pool party, to serve alongside some grilled meats and ice cold watermelon.

    Hope you love it!

    Kale Slaw with Zucchini and Creamy Dressing

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    Creamy Raw Kale Slaw

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    Prep20 minutes mins
    Total20 minutes mins
    Servings: 6
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    Ingredients 

    • ½ bunch kale, stems removed and leaves thinly sliced cross-wise
    • 3 cups thinly sliced spinach
    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, depending on size
    • 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 small zucchini)
    • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

    For the dressing:

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons water
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • 2 cloves minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • Add the kale, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini, and cheese to a large bowl. 
    • Whisk the olive oil, sour cream, red wine vinegar, and water in a small bowl. Stir in the lemon zest, garlic, and salt and pepper until completely combined. 
    • Add the dressing to the slaw, toss until evenly coated, and serve!
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      August 28, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      It's 2017 and I've yet to board the Kale train.

      But... I never thought about giving it a chance as a slaw. What a great idea to try and introduce kale! ❤️

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