CRANBERRY & PECAN KALE SALAD

Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Kale, rinsed and stems removed, julienned
  • 2 each Broccoli rabe stalks and heads, heads removed and chopped (optional)
  • 1 T. Olive oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp. Local honey
  • 1 tsp. Coconut or liquid aminos, soy sauce alternative
  • 1 tsp. Lime juice or lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup Pecans, raw or toasted
  • 1/8 tsp. Fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine julienned kale, broccoli rabe heads (chopped/minced) and olive oil.
  • Using your hands, massage the olive oil into the vegetables for 20-30 seconds. The kale should breakdown and become slightly tender.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Using your hands, massage all of the ingredients together until the ingredients have been well combined and the kale has wilted a bit.
  • Season to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

Servings: 4
Serving Size: ¾ to 1 cup
Nutrition Information: Kale is rich in vitamin K, vitamin E, folate and dietary fiber. Massaging the ingredients together will soften the kale and make the greens more palatable to eat. Gluten-free, dairy free.