Kale Salad

RECIPE: KALE SALAD

Many nutrition experts now recommend getting 5-10 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. This filling recipe is a great way to meet this requirement and fuel your workouts with a wealth of healthy fats, omega-3 fats, vitamins and other nutrients! Best of all, it's another recipe that you can make in 10 minutes or less, and it keeps well in the fridge for next-day leftovers! Reach for this salad when you're craving a flavourful, healthy snack, or combine it with lean protein for lunch or dinner. The ingredients for this salad are just a starting point. Feel free to add any other plant foods you enjoy, such as peppers, tomatoes, olives, berries, or broccoli.

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch organic Kale, any variety

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar ( read the label before you buy your balsamic. Many have added sugar)

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 clove minced garlic

1 cucumber, chopped

1 avocado, chopped

1/4 cup dried cranberries (juice-sweetened) or raisins

salt to taste

1/2 cup chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans

DIRECTIONS FOR THE KALE SALAD RECIPE:

Rinse and wash kale, and chop into fine ribbons. Put the kale in your salad bowl, and massage with your hands to soften the kale's tough texture. You'll feel the kale begin to soften. Once it has, combine all other ingredients, toss, and enjoy!

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