Kale Salad

Name: Kale Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 bunches lacinato (dinosaur) kale, stems removed and torn; 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic clove, minced; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Tender massaged lacinato kale tossed with shaved Parmesan, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette, and dried cranberries. Massaging the kale transforms it from tough to silky and delicious.

15 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 bunches lacinato (dinosaur) kale, stems removed and torn
2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic clove, minced
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

Place 2 bunches stems removed and torn lacinato (dinosaur) kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage with your hands for 2-3 minutes until softened.
2

Whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, remaining 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 clove minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
3

Pour the dressing over the massaged kale and toss to coat.
4

Add 1/4 cup dried cranberries and 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds and toss again.
5

Top with 2 oz shaved Parmesan cheese and serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Parmesan in Kale Salad?

The entry for Kale Salad calls for 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved. In its place: Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano, measure for measure. For dairy-free, use nutritional yeast at half the volume.

Can I make Kale Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Kale Salad is 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Kale Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

Does Kale Salad contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Kale Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 12 g of carbohydrate in about 240 calories, with 12 g protein and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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