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Favorite Kale Salad
Massaging the kale softens the leaves for this fresh and delicious salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 154 kcal
Ingredients
- 10 cups kale leaves I use curly kale
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated; can also substitute feta, goat cheese or blue cheese
Instructions
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Wash and dry kale leaves; place in large bowl.
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Put garlic and salt in mortar and mash garlic into a paste.
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Add garlic paste, juice of one lemon, and olive oil to kale. Use clean hands to massage kale. Massaging breaks down cell walls and makes kales leaves tender.
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Add dried cranberries, almonds and cheese. Toss and serve. This salad keeps well in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Favorite Kale Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 605mg17%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 11175IU224%
Vitamin C 144mg175%
Calcium 215mg22%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.