Kale Salad w/ Cherry Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries, Yellow Peppers and Roasted Garlic and Artichokes w/ a Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 1 Bunch of Kale (Stalks Removed)
  • 2 Cloves Roasted Garlic, Thinly Sliced
  • ¼ Cup Roasted Artichokes
  • 1 Tablesoon Dried Cranberries
  • 1/3 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • 1 Yellow Pepper
  • 1 Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Teaspoon Agave

To make Kale Salad:

  • In large serving bowl, add the kale, half of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and a little kosher salt. Massage until the kale starts to soften and wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside while you make the dressing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon juice and vinegar with the Agave and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stream in the 1/4 cup of oil while whisking until a dressing forms, and you like how it tastes.
  • Pour the dressing over the kale, and add the sliced yellow pepper, tomatoes, garlic, and artichokes, cranberries.
  • Toss and serve.
Yield: 4 servings