b'The recipe this month is a tasty kale salad that I hopeMostoftheingredientsforthesaladarealready you will enjoy as much as I do. This is my version ofinyourkitchen,exceptedamame.Itisagreensoy the very first kale salad I ate and I have love eating itbean that adds protein to the salad. You can find it often. It takes a little more time to prepare the kale;inthefrozenvegetablesectionofthesupermarket. however, it is worth the extra few minutes. Experiment a little by adding different ingredients to themassagedkaletocreateyourownfavoritekale Raw kale is a very hardy leaf, does not wilt easily, andsalad.can be very chewy in a salad.Massaging raw kale will make it a little sweeter and easier to chew. Yes, you will give the kale a massage!KALE SALAD WITH EDAMAME, ONIONS AND TOMATOESINGREDIENTS FOR SALAD:3 cups massaged kale1 pint grape tomatoes cut into half1 medium red onion, sliced cup edamame, cooked according to the package instructions, cooled and shelled cup dried cranberries cup sunflower seeds2 TSBP balsamic vinaigrette dressing (served on the side)INSTRUCTIONS:1.In a large bowl, mix together the lemon and salt. Add the prepared kale.2.With clean hands, massage the kale with your fingers for 15 minutes (like you are kneaded bread or massaging someones shoulders). 3.Taste the kale as you go through the massaging process to decide when you like the taste and texture the best.The kale is ready when you see aMASSAGE OIL FOR RAW KALE:little juice on the bottom of the bowl. The leavesMassage Oil for Raw Kale:will turn a darker green and taste a little sweeter. 3 cups kale, remove stems and tear into bite-4.Add the olive oil and mix well. size piece5.The raw kale is now ready for the rest of the fresh lemon, juicedingredients.tsp sea salt or kosher salt6.Add the remaining ingredients (except the balsamic dressing and sunflower seeds) to the1 TBSP olive oilkale and toss together.7.Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and serve with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Nutrition Information per Serving:8.Serve as a side salad with your meal or addCalories: 228; Total Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Cholesterol: grilled chicken, fish or seafood to make it a meal. 0 mg; Sodium: 351 mg; Potassium: 948 mg;Total Makes: 4 Servings Carbohydrates: 20 g; Sugars: 4g; Fiber: 5 g; Protein: 12 g IMARA 25'