Massaged Confetti Kale Salad

I don't know why, but massaged kale seems to make sense to me for a winter salad. Maybe it's because the greens are still easy to find, or maybe its because the greens make a hearty salad....either way, I love to make kale salad as a side to soups or grains. Actually, come to think of it, kale is pretty awesome any time of year, and with lots of vitamin c, it is sure to help you fight off any cold and flu germs whenever they try to strike.

Massaged Confetti Kale Salad

Ingredients:

1 bunch kale
1/2 cup fresh parsley, stemmed, rinsed and chopped

1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds

Directions:

Wash the kale and rip it into bite sized pieces, while discarding the stems (you can add them to stock or juice them if you want). Put the pieces of kale into a large bowl and add all the dressing ingredients which are: the lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Then get your hands dirty, and really massage the dressing into the kale. You want the kale to begin to soften so it may take a few minutes. You need to rub, twist and press the kale to start to break it down so it is more tender to eat. When the kale has softened, add the carrot, raisins and sunflower seeds. Toss to incorporate, and enjoy.

4 servings. Nutritional information from caloriecount.about.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 143 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  143 Calories from Fat  46

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  5.1g 8%

Saturated Fat  0.7g 3%

Trans Fat  0.0g

Cholesterol  0mg 0%

Sodium  425mg 18%

Potassium  696mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates  22.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber  2.9g 11%

Sugars  8.1g

Protein  4.4g

Vitamin A 368% • Vitamin C 220% Calcium 16% • Iron 14%

Nutrition Grade A

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet