Kale Salad with Dates, Parmesan and Almonds

Ingredients

• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 shallot, diced
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 bunches of kale
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup almonds
• 8 dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 1/2 oz. Parmesan

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, shallot, honey, salt and red pepper flakes. Add the kale and toss with the dressing until covered. Let sit for 20 minutes, then combine with the olive oil.
2. Place the sliced almonds in a skillet and toast on medium heat until fragrant. Remove from the heat and let cool.
3. Add the almonds, dates and parmesan to the kale mixture, toss and serve.

Nutrition per serving: 300 calories, 46 g carbohydrates, 10 mg cholesterol, 12 g fat, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein, 410 mg sodium, 37 g sugar.

Recipe from: epicurious.com