Kale Salad

A teacher friend of mine made this recipe and shared it with our staff at a work potluck we had a few months back.  I didn't try it or decide to make it until Christmas and I was missing out!  It's so healthy, but tastes really good as well.  She has given me permission to share, so without further delay, here you go!

Kale Salad

Ingredients:

-one bunch of kale, cut out stems (or I just bought a big bag that was already cut up & used half)

-juice of one lemon

-1-2 tbs olive or flax oil (I used 2 tbs olive)

-1 tbs apple or rice vinegar (I used apple)

-3 pinches of salt

-several dashes of chili powder (I did about 4-5)

-3 cloves of garlic, chopped

-1-2 oz Asiago cheese, grated

Directions:

1. Remove vein from kale and chop, unless you're like me and you bought the pre-chopped stuff already.

2. Chop garlic and mix in a small bowl with lemon juice, oil, vinegar, salt, and chili powder.  Stir until blended.

3. In a large bowl, have your kale ready and pour the dressing over the kale. 

4. With your hands or salad tongs, mix really well.

5. Top with grated Asiago cheese.

*Just a note - the kale will soak up the dressing, so don't be shocked when you see your salad shrink.

Enjoy! XO