Tuscan Kale Salad with Pecorino Romano

I made this salad to go with my Salmon with White Wine & Shallots.  I was having lunch one day and had this amazing salad.  Whenever I go out to eat I always try to figure out what is in the recipe I am eating.  My friend Michele can attest to that, I have been doing it ever since she has known me.



This salad features the health benefits of Kale, raw sunflower seed kernels, golden raisins, tiny slivers of onion and the nutty rich flavor of Pecorino Romano cut into tiny cubes.  The flavors explode in your mouth and compliment each other nicely.  A wonderful experience awaits your taste buds!  This is sure to become a family or party favorite.

TUSCAN KALE SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 Cups of Kale washed and finely chopped
• 4 Tbs sunflower seed kernels
• 4 Tbs golden raisins
• 4 Tbs finely cubed (diced) Pecorino Romano Cheese
• 2 Tbs of thinly slivered (very fine) onion
• 2 Tbs Olive Oil
• Lemon Juice (1/2 small lemon)
• Rice Vinegar (just a few splashes)
• Salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

• In a large bowl add Kale, sunflower seeds, raisins, onion, & Pecorino Romano cubes
• Squeeze lemon juice into salad and add Olive oil, vingar, salt & pepper
• Use your hands to gently toss the salad.  It is better to use your hands here as it seems to help coat and soften the kale a bit.
• That's it!  So easy and so good!  FABULICIOUS!