Keto Toasted Lemony Kale Salad
This warm Keto salad recipe complements various dishes and takes under 20 minutes to prepare. The kale is hand-massaged with salt and lemon juice for tenderness and flavor. Aromatic ingredients like pecans, garlic, and sesame seeds are toasted in olive oil, infusing the kale with their flavors. Crunchy pecans, chewy green olives, and spicy pepperoncini peppers complete the salad. It can be made in large batches and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; simply reheat to serve. Kale is a highly nutritious, low-carb vegetable, making it ideal for the Keto diet. To easily remove kale stems, microwave the leaves between paper towels briefly. Massaging the kale with salt extracts water, tenderizing it. Avoid boiling or steaming for this recipe, reserving those methods for hot dishes. Pecans are Keto-friendly, with 20 grams of fat and only 4 grams of carbs per ounce. Other Keto-friendly nuts include cashews and almonds.