Easy Kale Salad with Fresh Lemon Dressing

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20 min

4 servings

5 cups chopped kale

1-2 tsp olive oil

1/8 tsp salt

2 cups chopped broccoli

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup cheese optional (cheddar or feta work great here!)

1/4-1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup cranberries

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tbsp dijon mustard

1 clove garlic minced

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp honey or sugar adjust + add to taste

First make your dressing by combining ingredients above in a lidded mason jar then shake well to emulsify. Dip a kale leaf in the dressing and adjust sweetener, salt, and pepper to taste. You can make this dressing as sweet or tart as your heart desires!
Next massage your chopped kale with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt. Rub with your fingers until leaves begin to darken and tenderize. This makes it taste great and gives the kale a silky texture!
In a large bowl, combine massaged kale, broccoli, almonds, cheese, carrots, onion, sunflower seeds, cranberries. Shake your dressing once more and pour about 1/3 of the dressing over the salad. Toss to coat and add extra dressing, to taste.

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