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Gilbert, Arizona, United States
5 things that pretty much explain me: *I love to bake *I am not short but "fun size" *A new pair of shoes always helps *My family is a part of me *I am the oldest of 5 (So I like to be in charge) ALSO: Everything is better and worse when you turn 30 BUT I am SO glad my 20's are over!

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Tuscan Kale Salad


In my quest to get Cameron to eat healthier I tried a couple new recipes for lunch today. Here is one I was for sure he wouldnt like BUT he did! Yay! 




(stole picture from google, mine pictures just dont turn out very well)

Tuscan Kale Salad
(from Becky Sauro)

Ingredients:
4-6 cups of loosely packed kale (Italian Black) mid ribs removed
Juice one Lemon (2-3 Tbls)
3-4 Tbls Olive Oil
2-4 cloves mashed garlic
Salt and pepper
1- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
2/3 cups grated cheese Pecorino Toscano, Asiago or Parmesan. (I used Asisgo/Parmesan mix)
1/2 cup freshly made bread crumbs from toasted bread

1-Whisk together:
lemon juice
olive oil
garlic
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes

2-Pour over Kale, then add cheese and toss

3-Let sit at least 5 mins, add bread crumbs and toss. Add more cheese on top if desire.