Warm Kale Salad - barre3

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown rice, cooked (or quinoa)
• 4 cups kale, chopped (about 4-5 ounces)
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, large, finely chopped
• 1 cup artichoke hearts, halved (frozen, defrosted works well)
• 1 can (15.5 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, seeds removed, diced
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Parmesan cheese for dusting (optional)
• 1 large lemon, zest and juice
• 2 Tbs. champagne vinegar
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbs. shallots, finely chopped (optional)