Massaged Kale Salad

This salad can be made in advance and keeps well for several days. Feel free to play swap out the carrots and broccoli for whatever vegetables you have on hand.

Massaged Kale Salad

Ingredients:

1 bunch of kale, washed, dried and broken into bite sized pieces

1 tbsp olive oil

the juice of one orange

the juice of one lemon

the juice of one lime

salt and pepper

1/2 red onion, sliced or minced

2 carrots, cut into matchsticks or sliced fresh strawberries

1 cup broccoli, chopped into bite sized pieces

2 tbsp dried cranberries or toasted sliced almonds

2 tbsp hemp hearts

Instructions:

Put the kale into a large bowl and drizzle olive oil over to coat and then massage with your hands for several minutes.
Drizzle the citrus juices over the kale and toss to coat well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the remaining ingredients, and then toss again. Refrigerate or serve.

Benefits: Kale is highly nutritious and is very high in antioxidants. It’s an excellent source of vitamin C, K and beta-carotene.