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Lemony Kale Salad with Tomatoes

This nutritious and delicious salad relies on kale instead of the more traditional lettuce. Top with the croutons and cherry tomatoes and garnish with cheese.

This recipe pairs well with Herbed Salmon Steaks, Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce or Skirt Steak and Potatoes With Herb Sauce.

Read more about 26 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Kale

Ingredients

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  • 2 bunches kale
  • 3 cups red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Homemade Croutons
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 lemons
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry kale. Trim and discard tough stems. Stack leaves, then cut across the leaves into 1/4-inch strips.
  2. In an extra-large bowl combine kale, tomatoes, croutons, nuts, and the grated Parmesan cheese. Juice lemons over salad ingredients. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, then toss salad to combine. Sprinkle servings with the shaved Parmesan.
  3. HOMEMADE CROUTONS Remove crust from a chunk of ciabatta or baguette. Tear the bread in enough pieces to equal about 1 cup. Transfer to a large bowl. Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter with a small clove of garlic, minced. Drizzle over bread and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet; sprinkle with salt. Bake at 350 degrees F for 9 to 11 minutes, tossing once halfway through baking time.

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