Sometimes, I find kale salad boring, there, I said it, but this Kale Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts and Caraway Seeds is anything but boring. I really like all of the crunchy seeds and nuts against the substantial kale. And raw kale is usually just a bit too tough for me. I like it roasted, or as in this case, blanched just for a minute to tenderize it and give it a chance to absorb a little salt if you so choose. The blanching also intensifies the gorgeous green color, so all in all, the little extra step makes this Kale Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts and Caraway Seeds all the more delicious. And don’t even get me started on the slightly sweet, silky dressing that is a nice contrast to the savory seeds and nuts. Any yogurt will do, but I really love sheep’s milk yogurt if you can find it because of it’s slightly sweeter taste and higher fat content. Just a little extra fat is nice for this otherwise quite virtuous salad. You don’t want to be too virtuous after all. This Kale Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts and Caraway Seeds is also a great excuse to make some extra lemon-toasted … Continue reading →