Broccoli, Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

• 5 cups chopped kale

• 1-2 tsp olive oil

• ⅛ tsp salt

• 2 cups chopped broccoli

• ½ cup sliced almonds

• 1/4-1/2 cup shredded carrots

• ¼ cup diced red onion

• ¼ cup sunflower seeds

• ¼ cup cranberries

Lemon Dressing

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 tbsp dijon mustard

• 1 clove garlic minced

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ¼ tsp salt

• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tsp sweetener of choice (honey, agave, sugar, etc...)

Instructions

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! I like mine a bit tart and even add a little lemon zest to the dressing. To reduce tartness, simply add a little extra sweetness, to taste.

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. Top with feta or goat cheese, Enjoy!

Recipe from Peas and Crayons