Make everyone happy with this one-bowl wonder! Crowd-Pleaser Kale Salad is an incredibly appealing dish for any occasion. There will be crunches for days with this combo of fresh kale, slivered almonds, grated parmesan, and juicy grape tomatoes, tossed with a honey-mustard-lemon dressing and some amazing croutons. It creates a full, robust, salad sensation. Be the Crowd-Pleaser Kale Salad courier to all your special gatherings. Come on and join the crowd!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound kale, thick ribs discarded, rinsed and dried, cut into thin slices
- 1 cup unsalted almonds, toasted and slivered
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup croutons, store-bought or homemade, for garnish
- lemon slices, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, add the olive oil, the lemon juice, the Dijon mustard, the honey, the salt, the black pepper, and the garlic and whisk to combine.
Step 2 –Place the dressing in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, add the kale, the almonds, the parmesan cheese, and the tomatoes.
Step 4 –Whisk the dressing to combine again, then pour it over the salad. Toss to evenly coat.
Step 5 –Serve the salad, garnished with the croutons and the lemon slices.
