Sweetie Kale Salad

What shall we name her? Sweetie kale salad? She is sweet, and tart, and likely the best kale salad you'll ever have. 

Ingredients (this is for 2 servings):

1 bunch lacinato kale, de-stemmed and finely chopped

1/2 shallot, finely diced 

3-4 medjool dates, diced 

1/3 cup hazelnuts, crushed and toasted 

Manchego or other hard sheep's milk cheese

Lemon wedge

Olive oil

Salt 

Dressing: dijon mustard, champagne vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper 

Directions: In a large bowl, add kale and a drizzle of olive oil and salt. Massage with your hands until the kale is nice and softened. Add in shallots and a squeeze of lemon juice. Grate in some manchego. Add the dressing and toss well. Plate the salad and top with more grated manchego, chopped dates, and toasted hazelnuts. 

Notes: to toast hazelnuts, roughly chop with a large knife. Head a pan to medium, add the nuts and toss around until slightly browned and aromatic.