Kale Salad with Sugar-Coated Cashews

This Kale Salad with Sugar-Coated Cashews is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavors of kale with the crunchiness of sugar-coated cashews. It's a perfect salad for a light lunch or as a side dish for a dinner party. The kale is massaged with a tangy lemon vinaigrette to soften the leaves and bring out its natural sweetness. Topped with the sweet and nutty sugar-coated cashews, this salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• 4 cups kale, stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a medium-sized pan, heat the sugar over medium heat until it starts to melt. Add the cashews and stir well to coat them with the melted sugar. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sugar caramelizes and coats the cashews evenly. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Once cooled, break the sugar-coated cashews into smaller pieces.
2. In a large bowl, combine the torn kale, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Massage the kale with your hands for a few minutes until the leaves start to soften and wilt.
3. Add the sugar-coated cashews to the bowl with the kale and toss well to combine.
4. Serve the kale salad immediately and enjoy!

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