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Tuscan Kale Salad
This is the kale salad to beat all others. Made with lacinato kale, jarred artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, shaves of good parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of toasted almonds. The key to this recipe is the creamy, tangy kale salad dressing, a lush, vibrant mix of everyday ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch lacinato kale
- 8-12 ounces artichoke hearts in oil we used Trader Joe's Grilled artichoke hearts
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- 1½ ounces shaved fresh parmesan cheese or pecorino romano
- ½ cup kale salad dressing
Instructions
TOAST THE ALMONDS:
- Preheat the oven to 350° and spread the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 8-9 minutes, stirring once until the notes are lightly toasted and fragrant. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Slice the tough stem from the center of the lacinato kale and discard. Chop the kale into ¼-½" slices and transfer to a salad bowl.
- Add the kale salad dressing to the greens and toss well to coat. Set aside to rest for 15-30 minutes.
- Drain the artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes in a mesh strainer and pat them dry with paper towels. Slice the artichokes into halves or quarters and chop the sun-dried tomatoes into ¼" slices.
- Divide the kale salad among 2-4 plates (depending on how much you want and if it's a starter to a larger meal.
- Top each salad with sliced artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes. Sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of toasted almonds. Serve.
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Notes
- Leftover salad can be kept for 1-2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Pro-tip: if you plan on having leftovers, keep the parmesan cheese and sliced almonds separate from the salad. They're best when added just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
661mg
(28%)
Potassium
306mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1108IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 661mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1108IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.