Veggie of the Month: Kale

WHO: Kale

WHAT: Cruciferous Leafy Green/Cabbage

WHERE: North America, Central America, Europe, Africa & Asia

WHEN: Winter

WHY: ANDI-Aggregate Nutrient Density Index Score of 1000   

What is A.N.D.I- http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/healthstartshere/andi.php

Vitamin K-Healthy Heart, Vitamin A-Strong Eyes, Vitamin C-Immune Booster

HOW:

Vegetarian Tuscan Kale & White Bean Soup-www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2451

Kale, Carrot & Avocado Salad  wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2721

Don’t feel like cooking? Try our Kalicious Smoothie in Bakery or my personal favorite, Garlicky Kale-Available in the Prepared Foods Chef’s Case.

10 Responses to “Veggie of the Month: Kale”

1. Laura Veisseh says:

   January 30, 2012 at 10:40 pm

   I would LOVE to have the recipe for the Garlicky Kale salad you have on the salad bar. I have searched the recipes on the website, but cannot find it.

   Thanks!
2. Laura Veisseh says:

   January 30, 2012 at 10:41 pm

   I would LOVE to have the recipe for the Garlicky Kale salad you have on the salad bar. I have searched the recipes on your website, but cannot find it.

   Thanks!
3. kristin.bagonis says:

   February 1, 2012 at 3:11 pm

   Hi Laura,
   The Garlicky Kale is by far one of my favorite foods! I will look into this for you, although I know it is a mixture of a garlic/tahini dressing and a few other ingredients. I have recreated something at home that is similar using tahini, minced garlic (from a jar-no oil), lemon juice, tamari, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, and a little warm water. I will look into this for you.
   Thanks for the comment!
4. Carrie B says:

   February 6, 2012 at 2:30 pm

   I second this request. I had my first visit to the store in Orlando yesterday & sampled some of this salad. It was scrumptious.

   I’ll check back later.
   Thank-you!
5. Ralph says:

   February 19, 2012 at 4:08 am

   We are both Registered Nurses and are trying to eat more vegetarian dishes and be healthier in our diets and teach our patients to do the same.

   Today my wife and I tried and loved the Kale with Tahini dressing, HSH Superfood salad and the Red Quinoa Salad.

   Would really love to have the recipes, would that be possible?
6. Karen Pi says:

   February 20, 2012 at 12:52 pm

   Actually, I’m just scared of the health care situation http://reallycheaphealthinsurance.com/health-care-reform-may-create-new-gaps-in-medical-services/ which brings me to extremely nutritious food like Kale. I’m a Kale and Seet Potato fan and avoid meet most days of the week.
7. Jaime says:

   March 16, 2012 at 4:26 am

   I’m also looking for the Garlicky Kale dressing recipe. I know they serve the dressing on the side as well and call it “Zesty Tahini Dressing”, but I’d love to create the dish at home.
8. kristin.bagonis says:

   March 29, 2012 at 2:49 pm

   Hi Jaime,

   Because we make this in our own Prepared Foods kitchen in the store and in large quantities, we are unable to share the recipe. We DO sell a similar dressing in our Pre-Pack section across from the salad bar on occasion. You can also google it and find that some customers have recreated it at home! Thanks for your comment!
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10. Vicky cohen says:

    April 24, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Pls pls pls the garlicky kale recipe. If you cannot give out the recipe, can you pls bottle it? I am obsessed . Kale is huge in my house! We love it prepared any way but I love that it’s raw!!,!