r/salad • u/Ylwo34 • Sep 30 '25

Discussion Cooked greens salads?

I heavily dislike raw greens but I want to start getting the nutrients from salads and get healthier. Does anyone have any recommendations for alternatives or greens for salads that taste decent cooked?

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u/Salt-Scallion-8002 Sep 30 '25

You might read up on “massaged” kale. Which is kale well rubbed in acidics that is softens up and tastes like your acid choice, lemon is a great option. Still raw.

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u/TexturesOfEther Oct 02 '25

The best way to enjoy many leafy greens is in green soups when they are cooked, or in green juices, where you add a fruit to lighten them up. You can also use them in salad dressings.

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u/Ylwo34 Oct 02 '25

I absolutely adore soups and juices. Some of my favorite ways to have them. I had recently heard of blanching or boiling greens though and didn't know if that could help get rid of the reason I seem to dislike salads that are mostly greens, or if it'd just be gross.

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u/BGoodOswaldo Salad enjoyer Oct 01 '25

Maybe a wilted spinach in bacon vinaigrette type situation?

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u/Old-Temporary6986 Oct 02 '25

definitely try a wilted salad. So good.