Greens, Grapes and Granola Breakfast Salad
- 1 small head kale, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces, or 8 cups baby kale
- 2 limes
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons virgin or extra-virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds, optional
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 heart of romaine, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup green grapes, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup of your favorite granola
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
- Put the kale in a large bowl, add the juice of 1 lime and a large pinch of salt, and rub the juice and salt into the kale with your hands.
- Let sit in the refrigerator overnight to tenderize.
- Melt the coconut oil in a microwave-safe small bowl in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between.
- Whisk the oil with the yogurt, 1/2 the zest and all the juice of the remaining lime, 2 tablespoons water, vinegar, flaxseeds if using, honey and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Add the romaine, apples, grapes, granola and parsley to the bowl of kale.
- Toss with the dressing to combine.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
- Divide among 4 serving bowls, and serve.
head kale, limes, kosher salt, virgin, plain yogurt, apple cider vinegar, ground flaxseeds, honey, heart of romaine, apples, green grapes, parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/greens-grapes-and-granola-breakfast-salad.html (may not work)