Kale And Sugar Snap Peas With Apricots And Feta Cheese Recipes

KALE AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the oil, ginger, miso, 1/2 cup vinegar, lemon or lime zest and juice, and sugar. Process for about 30 seconds to form a creamy emulsion. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add vinegar if needed.
• Make the salad: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sugar with 1/4 cup water. Add the dried apricots and poach just until rehydrated, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
• In a serving bowl, combine the kale, snap peas and feta. Add salad dressing to taste, and toss well. Sprinkle with almonds and garnish with poached apricots. Sprinkle with mint and serve.

KALE AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH APRICOTS AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
• Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

KALE AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Massage kale with salt in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes. Pour vinegar over the kale and toss to coat. Fold apple, feta cheese, currants, and pine nuts into the kale.

MEDITERRANEAN KALE WITH FETA

Steps:

• Bring to boil water in large shallow pan. Meanwhile, stir tgether lemon juice and balsamic vinegar and set aside.
• submerge kale greens in boiling water, pressing down kale into water. cook for 2 minutes.
• remove kale with skimmer letting water drain for 2-3 minutes. Place on large plate.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese and lemon/vinegar mix. Top with kalamat olive halves and serve.
• cooking time includes bringing water to boil. times will vary based on depth of pot.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH YOGURT, FETA AND DILL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Have ready a bowl of well-salted ice water and a slotted spoon next to the stove. Drop peas into boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Use the spoon to transfer peas to ice water to cool completely. Drain well and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
• When cool enough to handle, put the peas on a cutting board and slice them in half, crosswise.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic and lemon juice. Stir in salt and pepper. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the halved peas, fennel, dill and scallions, and toss well. Taste and add more lemon juice, olive oil or salt if needed.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, 1/4 cup feta, lemon zest, and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice, to taste.
• Spread the yogurt on a serving platter, and spoon the peas on top. Scatter remaining 1/4 cup feta on top, drizzle with more oil, and top with herbs. Serve as a side dish or scooped onto crusty bread as an appetizer.

KALE DIP WITH SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and kale and season with salt. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
• Transfer to a food processor. Add cottage cheese and puree until smooth. Season with pepper flakes and lemon juice.
• Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook peas until bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to an ice-water bath; drain. Serve with dip.