Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar

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serves 4-6
Ingredients

• 4 cups very finely chopped or slivered curly kale or Russian kale(about 6 ounces on the stem, or half of a 3/4-pound bunch, stemmed and washed in two rinses of water)
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds
• 1 apple, sweet, like a Fuji, or a sweet-tart, like a Gala, Braeburn or Pink Lady, cored and cut in 1/4-inch dice
• 1 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese, cut in 1/4-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•  Salt to taste
• 1 very small garlic clove, puréed
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Preparation

• Combine the kale, almonds, apple and Cheddar in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, salt, garlic and olive oil. Add to the salad, and toss well. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top, and serve.

Tip

• Advance preparation: This salad benefits from tossing with the dressing about 15 minutes before you serve it. The kale will soften in the dressing.