The Most Popular Kale Salad in Seattle

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Step 1

Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until the dressing is nice and smooth. Next, bring the water, wild rice, and butter to a boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the rice is tender—this usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes. If there’s any extra liquid left, drain it off, then cook the rice uncovered for another 5 minutes or so until all the water has evaporated. Give the rice a good stir and let it cool down a bit.

Step 2

Now, add the cabbage, red bell peppers, and fennel to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together so all the veggies get coated evenly. Pile the kale on top of the cabbage mixture, then spoon the warm wild rice over the kale. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes so the kale softens up a bit. Finally, toss everything together well, and feel free to squeeze in a little more lemon juice if you want a brighter flavor.