Strawberry Kale Salad

The organic strawberries were on sale and the dino kale was looking delicious, as always, so I had to throw this together.  It cost me around $5 for two big servings.  Which, of course, I ate both of immediately.

I never was a real believer in massaging kale, but I did it this time and honestly, it made a huge difference.  So please everyone, massage your kale.  After chopping it up, just rub the leaves together until they soften and turn a darker green.  Plus it reduces some of the bitterness.  It was well worth the 60 seconds it took.  And speaking of chopping kale, I found an awesome video online showing the easiest way to do it.

Finally, the dressing I threw together works well, but feel free to make up your own.  Salad dressings are easier than you think to make, so have fun!

Ingredients

• 8 Stalks of Dino Kale, De-stemmed and Chopped (your average run-of-the-mill kale works too!)
• 1 Cup of Sliced Strawberries
• 1/4 Cup Crushed Almonds (slivers or slices work well too)
• 1 Teaspoon of Olive Oil
• 1 Teaspoon of Lemon Juice (fresh, if possible)
• 1 Teaspoon of Soy Sauce
• 1/4 Teaspoon of Balsamic Vinaigrette
• 1 Pinch of Pepper
• 1 Pinch of Salt
• 1 Pinch of Oregano
• 1 Pinch of Sage
• 1 Pinch of Thyme

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