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Best Ever Kale Salad

Best Ever Kale Salad

Discover the Best Ever Kale Salad, a vibrant dish with earthy flavors and a zingy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 204

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salad
  • 2 bunches kale washed
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • jar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. To make the dressing, in a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Remove the kale stems. Squeeze the top of the kale stem and slowly move your hand down the kale stem until the leafy part comes off. Use a sharp knife to finely chop the kale.
  3. Place the kale in a large bowl. Drizzle the kale with a little olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Massage the kale until it softens a bit.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the kale and toss well. Add the Parmesan cheese, nuts, and dried fruit. Toss again and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSodium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

This salad can be customized by replacing almonds with walnuts or pecans, or using goat cheese instead of Parmesan. To store leftovers, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crispness.

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