# Kale & Cucumber Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

### Kale & Cucumber Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

#### Ingredients:
- 4 cups kale (stems removed, chopped)
- 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
- ¼ cup roasted almonds or walnuts (for crunch)

#### Lemon Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- ½ tsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste

#### Instructions:
1. **Massage Kale**: Drizzle a bit of olive oil on the chopped kale and massage for 1-2 minutes to soften.
   
2. **Prepare Salad**:  
   Combine the massaged kale with cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes (optional), and roasted nuts.

3. **Make Vinaigrette**:  
   Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard (optional), honey, salt, and pepper.

4. **Toss & Serve**:  
   Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss before serving.