Kale and Broccoli Salad with Lemon Dressing

It's salad season! 

Salad Ingredients:

• 8 cups chopped kale
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 cups chopped broccoli
• 1/2 cup cheese optional (cheddar or feta work great here!)
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots 
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
• 2 tbsp of pumking seeds/or sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup cranberries
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Lemon Dressing Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced 
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp honey 

Instructions:

1. First make your dressing by combining ingredients in a lidded mason jar. Shake well to emulsify. Adjust sweetener, salt, and pepper to taste- you can make this dressing as sweet or tart as your heart desires!
2. Next massage your chopped kale with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt. Rub with your fingers until leaves begin to darken and tenderize. This makes it taste great and gives the kale a silky texture!
3. In a large bowl, combine massaged kale, broccoli, almonds, cheese, carrots, onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries. Shake your dressing once more and pour about 1/3 of the dressing over the salad. Toss to coat and add extra dressing, to taste.
   
   

Recipe Notes
I like to add poppy seeds to my salad dressing to give it a lemon poppyseed vibe - feel free to follow suit!

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