We like to have pizza on Friday night. There’s something about warm bread and melted cheese at the end of a long week.
Last week I made this kale salad. Eric came home and I was chopping up the kale, and of course I received a stare and doubting remarks. Deep down I know that he loves my creativity, even at the expense of his food.
Of course the kale ended up on top of the pizza. It’s one of my favorite ways to eat my veggies! And guess who gobbled it all up?
Kale Salad
2 cups lacinato “dinosaur” kale, chiffonade
zest 1 lemon
juice 1/2 lemon
drizzle of balsamic vinegar
drizzle of honey
salt and pepper to taste
Wash kale, remove stem and backbone, and chiffonade to create ribbons. Combine all ingredients for kale salad and toss until leaves are coated.
Cook your pizza— we layered on fresh tomato sauce, mushrooms, shredded chicken, garlic, onions, and fennel seeds. After pizza has finished baking, top with kale salad and serve warm!
Do you like to load your pizza with veg? If so, what are your favorite veggie pizza toppers?
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I'm with “A kitchen Addiction” – my hubby would throw the greens off and munch the Pizza with beer!
haha! typical guy, huh?
This is such a delicious recipe; hubby and I gobbled it up last night and is a great way to sneak in more greens! Love it!
You are too cute Anna Louise. I'm glad that you both liked it!!
Oh yum! What a great way to add kale into a meal! I have only tried adding spinach on our pizza but have to try topping it with kale one day. Thanks so much for the recipe, I am always trying to find new ways to sneak in veggies so I'm sure my hubby will probably grumble a bit too at first:)
Hope you both enjoy!!
I like the recipe of kale salad. It is pretty yummy to make and enjoy. Truly its out looking is very good and attractive from all side. I think as like me every readers will like it. Thanks
I would love this pizza, but I don't know if I could get my husband to try it! He's all about loading up the meat on pizzas! 🙂