Tuscan Kale Salad

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 4-6 cups kale, loosely packed, sliced leaves of Italian black (Lacinato, “dinosaur”, cavolo nero) midribs removed
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3-4T extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Hot red pepper flakes to taste (about a pinch)
• 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Toscano cheese or other flavorful grating cheese such as Asiago or Parmesan
• 1/2 cup freshly made bread crumbs from lightly toasted bread

Instructions

1. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and a generous pinch (or more to taste) of hot red pepper flakes.
2. Pour over kale in serving bowl and toss well.
3. Add 2/3 of the cheese and toss again.
4. Let kale sit for at least 5 minutes. Add bread crumbs, toss again, and top with remaining cheese.

Recipe Source: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/RCP02206/Tuscan-Kale-Salad.html