Kale Salad with Cranberries & Almonds

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Kale Salad with Cranberries & Almonds

Dear Kale (and by default Kale Salad),

‘Sup? How you doing? When we first met, we weren’t ready for each other. You were soft and overcooked and bitter.

I was six.

You were sophisticated and strong, with far too big a personality than my Pop Tart palate could stand.

I was six.

Now, things have changed. I’m a grown a$$ woman and I’m ready to step boldly into the world of alternative salad greens and embrace you.  I want to make chips with you. I want to make salad with you. This salad. Kale Salad with Cranberries and Almonds.

I want to breathe in your fiber, vitamins A, C and K. My dreams are filled with you and your omega fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, iron and your antioxidants, all making me strong and saving my life.

Oh, kale. I’m so glad you waited for me and that I was smart enough to give you another try. You were worth the wait.

TIPS:
Save time by buying chopped kale.

Get rid of any large, woody kale stems.

Slivered almonds will soften quickly. Add them just before serving so they’re at their crunchy best.

TOOLS:
Small Bowl 

Large Bowl

Tongs

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TECHNIQUES:
Whisking Dressing

 This Kale Salad with Cranberries & Almonds is the most delicious way to get more kale into your diet. The creamy dressing softens the kale. The crunch of the almonds and the tart-sweetness of the dried cranberries make sure you have a burst of flavor in every bite.

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