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Serves 6
ingredients
SALAD:
- 3 cups curly or lacinato kale,
- chopped or torn into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup white onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced with skin & pit removed
- anchovies (optional)
DRESSING:
- 2 egg yolks
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
CASHEWS:
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
DRESSING PREP:
- Wrap a damp cloth around the base of a large mixing bowl. Add the egg yolks.
- Whisk the yolks until they are broken apart. While whisking, add the olive oil very slowly. The batter should be smooth.
- Continue whisking while slowly adding lemon juice, anchovy paste, miso paste, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are fully combined for a thin, creamy consistency.
- Cool dressing in refrigerator.
SALAD PREP:
- Prepare the cashews: Heat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a medium bowl, mix cashews, olive oil, salt, oregano, and garlic powder. Pour mixture onto baking sheet, forming an even layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes (or until cashews are lightly browned). Let cashews cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- In a large salad bowl, mix chopped kale, onions, avocado, and roasted cashews.
- Pour dressing onto the mixture and combine. Serve immediately.
NOTE: Leftover dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
Maria Tripodis, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is the founder of Rebel Nutrition. Through evidence-based practice, she promotes healthy habits, balanced diets, and self-confidence to help clients feel empowered to move past barriers to reach optimal health.
