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How to Make a Refreshing Mango-Kale Salad

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Yale chapter.

Sure, the last thing you want to eat right now is salad. Scratch that – the last thing you want to eat right now is kale salad. But, bikini season is right around the corner, so you might as well try to enjoy eating healthy… *sigh.*

And we promise, this Massaged Mango-Kale Salad won’t be THAT bad. In fact, we think it’s pretty damn good. And hey, if you don’t like it, you’ll probably still get a good Instagram post out of it, and that’s what really matters, right?

Mango and Kale Salad

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Remove the stalks from the kale and thinly slice the leaves.

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    Add kale, half of the lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and a little Kosher salt to a large serving bowl. Massage until the kale starts to soften (around 2-3 minutes).

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    Prepare the dressing by whisking the remaining lemon juice with honey and ground black pepper, then gradually stirring in 1/4 cup of olive oil.

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    Pour dressing over kale, then add diced mango and pepitas. Mix and serve.

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    Enjoy!

Molecular biology major (Yale '19) who still hasn't come to terms with the fact that New Haven doesn't have Soul Cycle. Can't actually ride a real bike. Proud owner of over 8 different nut butters. Ice cream enthusiast.