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Spring Kale Crunch Salad with Sweet Whipped Balsamic Dressing

• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and finely chopped
• 1 cup grapes, halved
• 1 Fuji apple, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup pistachios, roughly chopped
• ½ cup shaved or finely grated parmesan

Lemon Zest Toasted Breadcrumbs

• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp lemon zest
• pinch of salt

Sweet Whipped Balsamic Dressing

• ½ cup Miracle Whip
• 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp finely minced shallot
• ¼ tsp lemon zest
• salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often, until golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon, honey, minced shallot, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
3. Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Add a pinch of salt and massage with your hands for 20–30 seconds until softened.
4. Add grapes, apple slices, pistachios, and parmesan to the kale. Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with toasted breadcrumbs and an extra sprinkle of parmesan before serving.

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