Broccoli Matchsticks and Kale Salad

When the holidays began, you literally eat nothing but sweet, meats and starches for 2 weeks straight. Fun and delicious, but it takes a toll on your body! About a week in, I start to CRAVE greens! not just salad but spinach and kale! This recipe originates from Food and Wine, but was reconfigured by my bestie for Christmas dinner. She shared the recipe with me, and now I shall share with you!

1 Large Bunch of Kale, inner ribs removed and thinly sliced
1 Bag Broccoli Slaw
3 Large Leeks, washed and thinly sliced
1/4 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Lemon
1/2 C. Pecorino Cheese, Grated
1/2 C. "Salad Nuts" (the thinly sliced  spiced almonds that come in bags in the veggie section)
Salt and Pepper

First, Mix the kale and broccoli slaw. Salt it, and then massage it until it starts to shrink-- don't be gentle! Work that salt into those greens!

Heat the olive oil in a medium sized frying pan. Add the leeks and cook for about 3 minutes, until softened. Squeeze the lemon all over the leeks and stir.

Pour over the greens, sprinkle with cheese, nuts and toss. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately. (It refrigerates fine, but tastes best right away!)

Happy healthy eating!
-e