Kale Salad

Thanks Kate.  This is delicious and so nutritious!

Ingredients:

1 head kale
8 cloves garlic minced (let garlic sit for 15 minutes after mincing, before eating) I found 8 cloves might be a bit much for those that aren't garlic-o-holics.
3 (or 4) oranges chopped into bite sized pieces
1c sliced almonds
2T lime or lemon juice
2T rice or balsamic vinegar
3T flax or hemp oil (this is expensive, but it’s the secret ingredient!!)
1-2T tamari or low sodium soy sauce (it’s a good idea to find a wheat-free variety)
1/2c (or more) dried cranberries
1/4 c sesame seeds
(could use some orange zest too)

Directions:

Mix the flax oil, vinegar, garlic, and lemon/lime juice.  Pour over shredded kale and fruit.  Let marinate for an hour (this mellows the kale). 
If you use curly Kale I suggest tearing into very small pieces.

Just prior to serving add soy sauce and toss.  Add the almonds, dried cranberries, sesame seeds and serve.  If it still seems bitter add more chopped oranges, tamari or lime juice to taste.

I find that it is even better on day 2 (the flavors have mixed a bit more and it seems more mellow).

Submitted by Kate.