Kale Salad with Yogurt Dressing

This recipe redefines what a kale salad can be. By massaging the kale first, you break down the fibers leaving the greens tender and delicious!

Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups kale (1 bunch)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of your choice, divided)
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced - save zest for dressing)
• 1 lime (zested and juiced - save zest for dressing)
• Dressing
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted (pepitas)
• 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped or torn, stems included)
• 1 jalapeño chile pepper (seeds removed and diced, optional)

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Wash and dry kale. Remove stems and tear into bite-sized pieces.
3. Season kale with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and lime juice.
4. With your hands, massage kale until the leaves just start to wilt.
5. Make the dressing - in a small bowl, add the salt and pepper to the yogurt.
6. Add the lemon and lime zest and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
7. Mix in cilantro and jalapeno pepper, if desired.
8. With a spoon, mix massaged kale with yogurt dressing.
9. Toss pumpkin seeds over salad.

Notes

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