Kale Salad

Kale Salad Whole Foods

**Kale salad update - add Dijon mustard (maybe 2 teaspoons plus) and some orange juice! makes a big difference - creamier. I have also been doubling amount of dressing.

Serves 6 - I always double recipe - it doesn't take long to eat it :)

The key to this salad is finely chopping the kale leaves. The secret to softening the kale up is to use the salt, lemon and olive oil and massage it into the kale with clean hands. (I use the green kale)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil 

2 tablespoons lemon juice - START WITH HALF AMOUNT, Go easy!

1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder - GO EASY - I ONLY USE HALF MOST TIMES, unless you like it HOT (I do not like it so hot I cannot enjoy it)

1 tablespoon or more of Dijon Mustrard

1 table spoon or more of honey

1-2 tablespoons of Oranje Juice

Salt to taste 

2 bunches kale, stems and tough ribs removed, leaves very finely chopped - USE ALL THE STEMS

Method: In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, chili powder and salt. Add kale, toss to combine and serve.( Let it set for a while if you can to soften - the day after is even better.)

ADDITIONS: 

I add honey or agave if you want it sweet

I add sliced cranberries, sliced almonds, sliced dried figs, dried apples and latest find is pomegranate seeds!

I add sliced grilled chicken for a complete lunch

Others recommend adding any nut, pine nuts, sesame seeds, and most anything you like in your salad. 

Happy eating! It is SO good for you!