Red Cabbage and Kale Salad

This salad abounds in nutrition, taste, and crunch. Serve it as a side dish or add some grilled chicken or salmon for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium bunch of kale
• 1/2 red cabbage, sliced
• 1 jar/can of the heart of palm, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup of toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds* (or both)
• 3/4 cup of dried cranberries and golden raisins

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons of soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons of honey or pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper

Directions:

1. Wash and dry the kale. Remove and discard tough stalks and center veins. Massage kale with your fingertips for about 5 minutes, until the leaves have wilted. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
2. Combine kale with cabbage and hearts of palm in a large bowl. Cover and chill.
3. Dressing: Combine dressing ingredients in a glass jar: seal tightly and shake well. Refrigerate.
4. Toss salad with dressing shortly before serving. Top with sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds.