Ingredients

  • 1 small head kale, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces, or 8 cups baby kale
  • 2 limes
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons virgin or extra-virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds, optional
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 heart of romaine, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup of your favorite granola
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves

Method

  • Put the kale in a large bowl, add the juice of 1 lime and a large pinch of salt, and rub the juice and salt into the kale with your hands.
  • Let sit in the refrigerator overnight to tenderize.
  • Melt the coconut oil in a microwave-safe small bowl in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between.
  • Whisk the oil with the yogurt, 1/2 the zest and all the juice of the remaining lime, 2 tablespoons water, vinegar, flaxseeds if using, honey and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  • Add the romaine, apples, grapes, granola and parsley to the bowl of kale.
  • Toss with the dressing to combine.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
  • Divide among 4 serving bowls, and serve.