Kale Salad With Apples, Cheddar And Nuts

• 4 cups very finely chopped or slivered curly kale or Russian kale (about 6 ounces on the stem, or half of a 3/4-pound bunch, stemmed and washed in two rinses of water)
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almond
• 1 apple, sweet, like a Fuji, or a sweet-tart, like a Gala, Braeburn or Pink Lady, cored and cut in 1/4-inch dice
• 1 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese, cut in 1/4-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 1 very small garlic clove, pureed
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

1. 1. Parboil the kale and chill.
2. 2. Combine the kale, almonds, apple and Cheddar in a large bowl.
3. 3. Whisk together the lemon juice, salt, garlic and olive oil. Add to the salad, and toss well. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top, and serve.
4. Yield: Serves four to six.
5. Advance preparation: This salad benefits from tossing with the dressing about 15 minutes before you serve it. The kale will soften in the dressing.

curly kale, toasted almond, apple, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, salt, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/kale-salad-with-apples-cheddar-and-nuts-52603051 (may not work)