Warm Superfood Salad

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Place kale on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned and crisp. Reserve.
4. Place flax seed on baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. Reserve.
5. In a food processor using a slicing blade, slice Brussels sprouts.
6. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add Brussels sprouts, garlic and jalapeños. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
7. Stir in apples, grapes, kale and flax seeds. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
8. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, melt almond butter in microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk in lemon zest, lemon juice, water and ginger. Slowly drizzle in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
9. Toss salad and dressing together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. Top with optional crumbled goat cheese.

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen