I have the best kale salad for you to try.  

My neighbor asked me to bring it to her house for dinner with Dr. Mark Hyman on Monday. ( More on that to come!)

I gladly checked out the recipe she sent, from Epicurious.  I made a few changes to the dressing and voila!

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Delicious kale goodness.  Packed with nutrients and lots of great flavors from the fun ingredients. 

Kale Salad with Almonds + Dates

adapted from Epicurious.com

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (if you have fresh lemons)
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 bunches kale, stems removed, leaves shredded or finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 
  • 8 dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan, shaved 
  1. In a bowl, mix lemon juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper flakes. 
  2. Add kale; toss well until kale is covered.
  3. Let sit 20 minutes. 
  4. You can refrigerate for up to 1 day, or serve immediately. 
  5.  Add almonds, dates and Parmesan to kale.
  6. Enjoy!