Kale and Beefsteak Tomato Salad with Soybeans, Onion and Homemade Mustard Viniagrette

Kale and Beefsteak Tomato Salad

I am pretty proud of this little salad.  Not only because I think it tastes amazing and is a powerhouse of antioxidants and protein, but I whipped it up within minutes while battling a horrendous cold that has rocked our little household.  So, no excuses from you – if I can throw this together while hacking away and straining to breathe …. so can you.  In fairness, I did do it during naptime for the kids… so take that for what its worth 🙂

Back to the recipe – I have been playing around with vinaigrettes lately and thought that this mustard-based dressing would be an interesting pairing with the kale, soybeans (edamame) and the little bit of onion I threw in for a little kick.  As you can see, it plates incredibly well with the bright wonderful beefsteak tomato that I essentially treated as the “steak” of the meal, ready to be cut up over the bed of yumminess. This could be an easy lunch, especially if you threw in some carbs on the side (I am thinking a warm baguette…) or as a great starter to a fancy weekend dinner.  You choose – but however you incorporate this into your recipe repertoire, I promise it will wow you with its tastiness!

I am keeping this post short and heading back to bed…. I am thinking eating this salad everyday would probably cure whatever is ailing me!  I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and got outside to enjoy the sunshine and amazing “winter” weather.  I know our family sure did!  Have a good start to your week!

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