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Chopped Kale Salad

A Mediterranean Diet inspired dish, this Chopped Kale Salad is bursting with flavor and makes the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Course lunch, Salad, side/salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword kale, lunch, mediterranean diet, plant based, salad, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Brynn McDowell, RD at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups kale, raw
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 medium shallot, diced
  • 1/4 cup pomegrante seeds

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (about 1.5 lemons)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the ingredeints for the lemon vinaigrette. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Set aside.
  • Working in batches (depending on the size of your food processor) chop the kale into tiny pieces and add to a large bowl
  • Once all the kale is chopped and added to the bowl, drizzle with about 1/4 cup of the lemon vinaigrette dressing you already made
  • Let dressing sit on the kale while you prepare other ingredients, about 10 minutes
  • Top kale with almonds, shallot and pomegrante seeds. Mix until well combined.
  • Drizzle with a little more vinaigrette and enjoy!