Tuscan Kale Salad

Kale Salad with Mustard Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

For the salad:

*1 bunch kale, de-stemmed, washed and cut into fine pieces

*1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced

*1 tsp. red pepper flakes

*1 regular tomato or 2 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

*1/2 cup cannellini/white beans or 1 hard-boiled egg

*1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

For the dressing:

*1 tbsp. dijon mustard

*1 clove garlic, peeled and grated

*Juice of 1/2 a lemon

*1/2 cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

Heat olive oil in pan over medium-high heat and add mushrooms, salt and red pepper flakes. Saute on high until slightly brown and place in bowl with kale, tomatoes/sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

In a small bowl mix dijon mustard, garlic and lemon juice, and then slowly stream in olive oil with a whisk or fork. Make sure salad dressing is well-combined before pouring onto kale salad. Toss kale salad well. Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!