This vibrant kale salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and zesty flavors, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
1 bunch kale
1/4 cup olive oil
from 1 lemon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 dash cumin
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash cayenne pepper
to taste n/a salt
to taste n/a black pepper
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup roasted corn
1 cup tortilla chips
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup smoky cheese
2 eggs hard-boiled eggs
Method
Begin by placing fresh kale leaves in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle a few pinches of salt over the kale. Gently massage the oil and salt into the leaves, then allow the kale to sit for about 10 minutes to become tender.
Next, prepare the dressing by combining 1/4 cup of olive oil, the juice of a fresh lemon, a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, a splash of maple syrup, a dash of cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a sealed jar. Shake the jar vigorously until the mixture is well blended and light yellow in color.
Layer the salad by adding shredded carrots, roasted corn, crispy tortilla chips, sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of smoky cheese over the massaged kale.
Drizzle the homemade vinaigrette over the entire salad and use tongs to toss everything together until all ingredients are well-coated. Finally, gently fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs for added richness.
