Crispy Kale Salad with Walnuts and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 4 cups finely chopped kale, rinsed and stems removed
• 2 cups finely chopped radicchio, rinsed and cored
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of one lemon and 1 teaspoon of zest
• 1/2 tbsp. grated cheese Pecorino Romano and a little for sprinkling
• 1/4 cup dried currants
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts

Preparation:

1. In a large glass bowl, toss the kale and radicchio with the oil, lemon juice, and zest. Let the mixture sit for about 2 minutes. Add the cheese, currants, basil, remaining oil, lemon juice, and zest. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Garnish with walnuts before serving and sprinkle cheese on top of the salad.