Kale Salad with Quick-Pickled Watermelon Radish Recipe

Make this delicious, colorful salad with your fresh fall veggies from our farm. Watermelon radish and kale are both included in your CSA box or available to add in from our online store and enjoy with your next delivery.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar

• 1/4 cup sugar

• Kosher salt

• 1 (6-ounce) watermelon radish (can substitute regular radishes)

• 1 (8-ounce) bunch kale

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seed oil

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted

PREPARATION

In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Thinly slice the radish using a mandoline or chef's knife, add to the bowl, and stir to combine, making sure the slices are well coated. Let stand at least 30 minutes or refrigerate up to a day before serving.

Wash the kale and pat off excess water. If the center stems are tender enough to eat, simply trim the bottom inch or two. If the center stems are thick or tough, cut or tear them out (see Basic Technique: How to Prepare Chard Or Any Other Leafy Green) and discard or save for another dish. Slice the leaves crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide ribbons.

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, pumpkin seed oil, lemon juice, thyme, a generous grind of black pepper, and a little salt. Add the kale and use your hands to massage the dressing into the leaves until they soften and wilt.

Drain the radishes. Toss with the kale - OR - arrange the slices on individual plates and place the kale on top. Garnish with pumpkin seeds and serve.

Recipe from The Kitchn.