Simple Nourishing Lentil Kale Salad
This Simple Nourishing Lentil Kale Salad is hearty enough to enjoy on its own, but also works beautifully as a side dish or packed-up lunch.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup raisins golden
- 4 ½ cups kale thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked French or green lentils
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
- ¼ cup shallots
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese shaved
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- The key to this salad is how simple it is to make. No fuss, just simple directions. Start by removing the large and tough stems from the kale leaves. Rough chop the kale. Drizzle it lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Massage the kale for a few minutes. I always do this with kale salads as it tenderizes the kale and makes it much more pleasant to eat. Once this is done, add the remaining ingredients to the bowl.
- Mix the vinaigrette and pour it over the top. Mix well to combine and top with the parmesan if you are using. That is it! The salad is ready to serve.