Kale Salad with Almonds, Pomegranate, and Bacon!

The husband and I have a little restaurant that we frequent that has an amazing chef. We get a version of this salad almost every time we go because it is so delicious. It took me a couple of attempts but I think this is a pretty good replica. If you skip the goat cheese you got yourself an awesome Paleo salad.

This is the side salad version but you can just as easily add grilled or shredded chicken and have a full meal. Add or remove ingredients as you like. This is great with a couple tablespoons quinoa or whole almonds instead of shaved. When pomegranate aren't in season, the restaurant substitutes Craisins.

This serves two. Double for 4

Ingredients:

2 large handful of chopped curly kale
4 leaves Romaine, sliced crossways into 1/4inch strips

2 T pomegranate seeds

3 pieces of bacon, cooked and chopped into tiny pieces 

2 T shaved almonds

3 T Citrus Dressing

1-2 oz goat cheese (optional but good!)

If using, cut the goat cheese and put in freezer. Don't fully freeze, just a few minutes to make it firm.

Shred the kale, removing stems and tough veins. Put it in a bowl and crush kale with your hands until soft. This really changes the character of the kale and makes for a much better salad. 

Add romaine, pomegranate seeds, bacon, almonds and dressing. Toss. Taste and add more dressing if needed.

Remove goat cheese from fridge and crumble over salad. 

Serve and enjoy.