Recipe: Kale Salad

This is the first of several recipes that I hope to share here. Enjoy!

Kale Salad

Ingredients

Salad

1 bushel of kale

½ bushel of cilantro

½ jalapeño pepper (optional)

½ yellow pepper (or 1 small yellow pepper)

1 Belgian endive

⅓ cup slivered or muddled roasted almonds

½ cup shredded romano cheese

Dress

¼ cup olive oil

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

¼ teaspoon mustard powder (optional)

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Finely chop the kale, cilantro, pepper(s), and endive into a salad bowl with the almonds. In another bowl mix all the dressing ingredients. Add the mustard powder last (only used as an emulsifier) and beat with a fork until it has an even, foamy texture. Add the dressing to the salad and toss. Serve at room temperature with the cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Other Ideas

Use peanut oil instead of sesame oil. Use peanuts or walnuts instead of almonds. Add golden beats, white beans, tofu, anchovies, or quinoa. Add finely green garlic or green onions. Use fresh lime juice instead of balsamic vinegar.