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Kale Pesto Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

Kale Pesto

  • 3 Cups Kale (stems removed)
  • 1/4 Cup Almonds (sliced)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Medium Lemon (juiced)
  • 1/4 Cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese (cubed)
  • 1/2 Cup EVOO (start with a few table spoons at a time - add more if needed)

Salad:

  • Kale
  • Kale Pesto (enough to cover the kale leaves
  • Red Onion (thinly sliced)
  • Cannellini Beans
  • Almonds (sliced or slivers)
  • Vegan Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)

Instructions

Kale Pesto

  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Begin with less EVOO and add more as needed until you create a thin paste

Kale Pesto Salad

  • Add pesto to raw kale and massage until kale begins to soften and pesto evenly coats all of the leaves
  • Add the red onion, beans and almonds
  • Finish with the grated parmesan and enjoy!
Course: Salad
Keyword: Plant-based, Vegan