kale salad with cranberries and almonds

Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 

• 1 head of kale (about 1 pound)
• 1 1/2 TBS olive oil
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries (without added sugars)
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds (or walnuts)
• For dressing:
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4  cup olive oil 
• 1 TBS lemon juice
• 1 TSP agave​

Directions:

• Wash and dry your kale. 
  
• Slice the green leaves from the stems. Discard the stems, which are too tough to enjoy. Chop kale into bite-sized pieces and place into large bowl.
  
• Add 1-1/2 TBS oil over the kale and mix the kale for 1 minute. Season with a sprinkle of salt & pepper and set aside
• To make dressing: combine the vinaigrette ingredients - vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper & agave. Shake vigorously until well mixed. Taste and adjust to your preference. Set aside.
  
• Grab your bowl of kale, add cranberries and almonds or walnuts. Serve onto plate or bowl and add vinaigrette. 
  
• Enjoy!

Nutrition: Per serving -Makes 4
Calories: 443
Fat: 19.1
Carbs: 63.2
Protein: 9.4
Fiber: 7.8
​Sugar: 40.6