It’s the holiday season and it is very challenging to keep our diets healthy.  Roasted cauliflower and fresh kale come together in this salad recipe designed to keep your heart healthy and your belly full. Serves 4. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Cauliflower Topping

1 lb. cauliflower florets

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Salad

1/4 c. lemon juice

3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 bunch kale, ribs removed, chopped

1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced

1/3 c. crumbled feta cheese

1/3 c. golden raisins

1/3 c. toasted pine nuts

Directions

1. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Roast in 450°F oven for 25 minutes, or until stems are tender.
2. In large bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss kale with dressing. Put on gloves and massage dressing into the kale for 5 minutes. Then let stand 10 minutes.
3. To kale, add cooked cauliflower, onion, feta cheese, golden raisins and toasted pine nuts. Toss until well combined.

 

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