kaledorf Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large bunch-Kale, remove large stems and chop leaves into very small pieces
• 1 stalk- celery, small dice
• 2 each- carrots, large, peeled and grated
• 1 each- apple, washed, small dice
• 1/2 cup- raisins
• 3/4 cup- walnuts, toasted, chopped
• 2 Tbsp.- olive oil
• 2 Tbps.- lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 1/2 tsp.- sea salt
• a splash- umeboshi vinegar

• Wash, trim and slice kale into small pieces.  If you are using early spring kale you can just trim off the end of the stem and use the whole thing.
• Place kale in a large bowl
• Pour lemon juice, olive oil and sea salt over kale.
• Toss dressing with kale and gently rub dressing into the kale to wilt & soften kale.
• Add Celery, carrots, apples, raisins and walnuts to kale and toss to combine.
• Garnish with extra apple slices.

Did you know that kale is a great source of fiber, assists in healing the liver and immune system.  Kale is an exceptional source of chlorophyll which strengthens the blood, high in calcium, iron and vitamins A & C.