Raw Kale Salad Recipe

Kale belongs to the Brassica family, a group that also includes cabbage, collard greens and Brussels sprouts. Choose kale with small leaves as they will be tenderer and offer a sweeter taste. Make kale leaves a regular addition to your salads. A sautéed side dish of kale, onions, and garlic drizzled in olive oil is second to none.   Though we can find Kale in stores most of the year, they are in more abundance between mid winter and early spring.  The rich green leaves are rich calcium, lutein, iron and Vitamins A, C & K.  It has far more beta-carotene than broccoli and lutein.  It is also rich in fiber and antioxidants and helps to boost detoxification enzymes.   This information is taken from:  http://www.antioxidants-guide.com/health_benefit_of_kale.html

Vegetables & Herbs

• 2 or 3 bunches of finely chopped dark green Kale leaves (remove stems & tough leaves)
• ½ cups chopped fennel bulb
• 2 carrots (shredded)
• 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (finely chopped)
• ½ cup chopped green olives
• 1/.2  cup finely chopped onions and garlic to taste

Dressing:   
Soak your greens in this mixture or use a balsamic dressing

• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• *1/4 tsp Braggs liquid Aminos
• 1/8 tsp raw sugar or sugar substitute
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, adds a cheesy taste) 
• 1t dulse or spirilina flakes (seaweed to add more nutrition)
• 1 to 2 tsp chili powder to taste (optional, if you have spicy taste buds, if you decide to use chili powder you may not want to use fennel.)  

Process:
Marinate the chopped Kale in the dressing you prepared or in balsamic dressing for a few hours at room temperature, so the acids in the dressing break it down, and soften it making it fully digestible.  The kale really transforms after marinating. 

Note: 

*Bragg Liquid Amino is a Certified NON-GMO liquid protein concentrate that comes from healthy soybeans, and contains essential and non-essential amino acids.  If you use Braggs Liquid Amino in recipes, chances are you won’t need to add salt.  Keep this mind so you don’t ruin a recipe with to much salt flavor.   As an occasional alternative, try Coconut Amino. 

There are many nutritional benefits of Coconut Amino.  It is described as the “building blocks of protein,” amino acids are vitally important to human health. They contribute to the repair and rebuilding of muscle tissue, help to enhance overall brain and nervous system function.  They also assist in boosting the immune system and physical energy levels.