Marinated Collard Green Salad

Collard greens are one of my favorite greens to eat. Most people usually cook them and couldn’t imagine eating them raw.

I’ve found a way that you can enjoy this hearty green in it’s raw and pristine state by massaging it down and marinating it. You would swear that it’s been cooked.

One bunch of collard greens
One lemon or a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
A few slices of onion
Dash of sea salt
One clove of garlic
Teaspoon of raw honey
Teaspoon of olive oil
Dash of paprika

First make the marinade by dicing up the onions and putting into a small bowl or container
Squeeze the entire lemon over the onions or cover with apple cider vinegar
Chop up the garlic clove and add to onions
Let it sit on the side for the onions to soak in the lemon
Cut up your collards by placing the leaves on top of each other
Roll them up tightly and cut across into ribbons
Place into salad bowl and sprinkle with sea salt
Massage down the collards by hand
They should start to wilt down
Put bowl on side and finish of marinade
Add few drops of olive oil to the marinade
Also add your honey and mix or shake well
Pour marinade over the collards and work it in
Sprinkle on paprika
The collards will start to have a sauteed like texture
You can either eat the salad as is, let it sit to marinate or put in fridge to eat later

The longer you let this dish sit, the stronger the flavors become.

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Kate February 3, 2011 at 2:24 pm -

I am so making this for dinner tonight. Thanks Mike for inspiring us to be a little more healthy!
North100 February 3, 2011 at 2:35 pm -

This looks fantastic. Will have to try it. Thanks! PS – Have you ever tried this with Swiss Chard?
Mike Lieberman February 3, 2011 at 2:53 pm -

Lemme know how you and the kids likes.
Mike Lieberman February 3, 2011 at 2:53 pm -

Never have, but have been meaning to.
Manure Tea Gardening February 3, 2011 at 4:10 pm -

Thank you for the share I’m going to give this a try, I love my greens this will be a refreshing way to serve them up come summer too : ) Annie
Mike Lieberman February 3, 2011 at 5:34 pm -

Let me know what you think when you make it.
Meemsnyc February 4, 2011 at 6:01 am -

I’ve never eaten this raw before!!
DLWilsonsWorld February 4, 2011 at 6:30 am -

This looks awesome…mmmmm! I love collards, no matter how they’re made! I put them raw in my blender, with vegan vanilla protein powder almost daily. They are sooo packed with vitamins & nutrient dense. I can’t WAIT to try your wonderful recipe!
Mike Lieberman February 4, 2011 at 2:50 pm -

Well get to it!
Mike Lieberman February 4, 2011 at 2:50 pm -

I’ve never put them in a green smoothie yet. Will have to give that a try.
Rootsandwingsco February 4, 2011 at 3:32 pm -

I will have to try this, thanks!

Rebecca
Mike Lieberman February 4, 2011 at 4:50 pm -

Let me know what you thinks.
fer February 6, 2011 at 5:24 pm -

good recipe, thanks for sharing
Eattheyard February 6, 2011 at 6:51 pm -

I’ve never tried growing/cooking with collard greens, but they’re supposed to be hardy and hearty. Maybe we’ll add them to our kitchen garden next season.

Thanks for the tips.
Brian February 6, 2011 at 8:09 pm -

Those are some good looking collards. I was introduced to them when I moved to Tennessee after college graduation. I now eat them regularly and grow my own in the backyard. For all the aspiring gardeners that may be reading this, collard greens are easy and a good place to start your gardening journey. I love me some collard greens!

Brian @ http://www.backyardurbangardening.com
Mike Lieberman February 7, 2011 at 6:58 am -

Yes Brian, definitely love the collards. Enjoy them much more this way or using them as wraps.

I appreciate the comment and insight, but there is no need to drop your link in the comment. You can link your name to your site.

Thanks again for your comment and advice.
Mike Lieberman February 7, 2011 at 6:58 am -

Definitely recommend giving them a try. Lemme know what you think.
Linprince February 11, 2011 at 3:29 am -

Donna, This sounds delicious! Loved my grandmothers Collard Greens so am going to try this.
Lin
Mike Lieberman February 11, 2011 at 4:44 am -

Donna?
Muthermcree April 8, 2011 at 12:28 pm -

Yummy! Love raw greens. Raw Kale is BIG favorite of mine. I eat it all summer long…

p.s. Nice nod to Run DMC
Mike Lieberman April 8, 2011 at 3:19 pm -

Gotta love the kale.
Alyssa Rimmer February 9, 2012 at 6:19 pm -

I made this for lunch tossed with some cooked millet and toasted pepitas. It was perfect! Such a great way to enjoy collards 🙂
Mike Lieberman February 9, 2012 at 7:56 pm -

No quinoa?!!? I need to start messing with millet and amaranth some more.
Lara Morris December 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm -

I love this recipe. I like to add carrots to mine, super yummy! thanks for sharing.
Lorraine May 4, 2013 at 5:14 am -

This is delicious! I love eating raw food and this recipe is mild and refreshing! Thank you!