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Ingredients
- 2 bunches of kale (about 1 lb), rinsed and dried, center ribs and stems removed, leaves thinly sliced crosswise
- Juice of 2-3 lemons
- 2 Tbsps olive oil
- 2 Tbsps maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts or almonds
- 1/4 cup dried cherries, cranberries or currants
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheeses plus some bigger shavings to top the salad with
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 334g | |
| Calories 545 | |
| Calories from Fat 267 | 49% |
| Total Fat 31.21g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 9.49g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium 832mg | 35% |
| Potassium 797mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 51.47g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 31.21g | 21% |
| Protein 24.84g | 40% |
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