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Kale Salad: My Kids Favorite Recipe!

Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
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Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt

Salad

  • 2 large bunches of Tuscan kale the flat kind
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • optional: avocado croutons, nuts, dried fruit

Notes

We love to make this for the week ahead! You can prep the kale and place in the fridge with paper towels to soak up excess moisture. Salad dressing can also stay in the fridge for up to a week– just make sure to remove from the fridge 30 mins before adding to kale!
Kids Cooking Tips: Kids can measure out and pour in all the ingredients. For a sensory activity, have kids "massage the kale."

Instructions

  • Prep the kale by removing the ribs and cutting or tearing the leaves into small shreds.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt to taste.
  • Add kale to the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Optional but worth it: massage the dressing into the kale with gloves.
  • Add grated cheese plus your choice of optional ingredients and toss.