A simple and delicious homemade kale salad with radishes, pepitas, cojita cheese and lime vinaigrette. Light and fresh for a side dish or meal.

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Even though, I’ve been stopping by every now and then on the blog to check on itsย existence, I’ve been mainly MIA online. I am knee-deep in writing my dissertation thesis and even though it is coming along well, I am not enjoying it. I am finding out now that I do not like writing super long documents as much as I thought, which makes writing a 200 page document like this very hard, especially when you have a deadline looming.ย As you can imagine, the only thing that has been keeping me afloat is FOOD!! Lots of food.

A simple and delicious homemade kale salad with radishes, pepitas, cojita cheese and lime vinaigrette. Light and fresh for a side dish or meal.

Given, I can only focus in public spaces like coffee shops and cafes (I am not a library kind of person),ย I’ve consumedย lots of lattes lately along with eating most meals outย . This kale salad with radishes and lime vinaigrette has been one of my favorite lunches at a local cafe. I get it every time I am there butย decided I should probably save myself some money and just make it at home given how simple it is! I figured why not share with you, in case you are looking for some new exciting ways to eat your greens.

A simple and delicious homemade kale salad with radishes, pepitas, cojita cheese and lime vinaigrette. Light and fresh for a side dish or meal.

The salad is made up of fresh kale tossed with a fresh lime vinaigrette and filled with toasted pepitas, sliced radishes and queso frescoย cheese. So simple and yet so so good. ย I’ve been addicted to it and just had to share.For a heavier meal, add in roasted chicken, turkey or tofu. I hope you will try it as I know you will love it too.

Until next time, enjoy this salad!

A simple and delicious homemade kale salad with radishes, pepitas, cojita cheese and lime vinaigrette. Light and fresh for a side dish or meal.
Yield: 2 servings

Kale Salad with Radishes and Lime Vinaigrette

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh kale
  • 2 small radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas, toasted
  • 1/4 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled
  • Lime vinaigrette (recipe below)

Lime vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
  • a pinch of sugar
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • To start, make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, salt, pepper and sugar. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking until emulsified.
  • For the salad, toss the kale with the lime vinaigrette. Top with radishes, pepitas and cheese.
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