Comments on: Wilted Kale Salad with a Creamy Chipotle Dressing

by: saskia

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:10:42 +0000

I made this today- didn’t have everything (hemp seeds) so added sunflower, and used a regular tomatoe. I can’t wait to try it tomorrow since I heard it was better the second day. yum!

by: Rita.A.W.

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:25:18 +0000

OK, I have looked and looked for you recipe book, not seeing it. Do you have one? If so, what’s the title? -Rita.A.W.

From Russell: Wow, so many people asking me for a book! Thanks :-) It’s a work in progress.

by: JenDiggity

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:39:42 +0000

I love kale-avocado salad so very much and I can’t wait to try this version. Regarding concern about the salt, you can always rinse the kale when you’re done wilting it!

From Russell: That’s very true, yes you can. In fact I have done that before when needing to tone down the saltiness, thanks for reminding me :-)

by: Nicole

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:06:44 +0000

I would like to try this recipe out, but I am really concerned about the amount of salt that’s being used. Is there any way to cut it down to at least half the amount or omit it entirely?

From Russell: Hi Nicole. The kale won’t wilt without the use of salt so you can’t omit it entirely, but you can try using half the amount, yes. Remember the amounts shown are for a big batch to serve up to 6 people, so if you’re making a smaller portion for just you the salt used would be only 1 teaspoon or less.

by: Kristi

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:38:17 +0000

Please specify the type of chipotles used in this recipe. Found some canned, but the ingredient list didn’t look good. Also found some dried from Frontier. I have looked in a few different groceries stores in my area with no luck. Help…

From Russell: Hi Kristi, use the dried ones and soak them until they are fully reconstituted, this could take several hours or overnight. Hope that helps.

by: Denise

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:14:02 +0000

I live in France (Paris) and, as far as I know, can’t get kale here. Is there another green that could make a good substitution for kale? Thanks so much….

From Russell: Spinach works well and doesn’t need to be softened as much.

by: melissa

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:31:33 +0000

i made 2 versions…with and without chipotles. the one with chipotles is a far better recipe. it is so good. the next day its even better. it starts to get a cheesy flavor. mmmmm

by: Benjy

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:39:15 +0000

I’m a little confused by the wilting directions. You pour the salt on the stemless kale leaves and then rub them until they are “cooked”? How long does this take? Do you rub them constantly? This looks like a great recipe.

From Russell: The “wilting directions”? Are you saying my directions are wilting ? Lol. Okay, the wilting: mix the salt with the kale and massage for about 30 seconds to a minute, by which time the kale should have wilted, you’ll see what I mean when you try it.

by: Lana

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:42:51 +0000

Russell,
I’ve been meaning to try this recipe since you posted it last Dec & made it today. It is by far the GREATEST kale dish I have every tasted. I am so hooked & sent my husband out to get more kale today as I will be eating this daily!

Thanks for such a great blog & awesome recipes.

Lana~AKA…RJL:)

by: Russell James

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:34:25 +0000

Hi Melissa, chipotle peppers are smoked jalepinos, so yes, it would work, but you wouldn’t get the smoked flavour in the salad. Test the spicyness before adding the chilli powder.