Kale Crunch Salad

Name: Kale Crunch Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large bunch kale; 1/3 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 cup shaved parmesan; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp honey; 1 garlic clove

Massaged kale tossed with crunchy almonds and a lemony dressing.

Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Active: 15 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: american

Servings4

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Ingredients

1 large bunch kale, stems removed, thinly sliced
⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted
¼ cup shaved parmesan
¼ cup dried cranberries

Dressing

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps

Put the sliced kale in a large bowl and whisk the dressing ingredients together separately.
Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the kale and massage it into the leaves with your hands for 1-2 minutes until it softens and turns a darker green.
Add the almonds, parmesan, and cranberries and toss.
Add more dressing to taste, toss again, and serve.

Massaging the kale is what makes it tender instead of tough and bitter.