Kale, Seaweed and Cucumber Salad

 

Yield: 6 cups Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch Kale, Destemmed
• 1/2 cup Arame, Dry
• 1/3 cup Almonds, Slivered
• 2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds, Minimally Processed, raw
• 1/3 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
• 1/2 cup Cucumbers, Sliced, and halved
• 1 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
• 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

Directions:

1. Destem Kale and Place in a large bowl, Sprinkle with a small amount of Sea Salt(No more that 1/2 teaspoon) and toss leaves so that they begin to soften.
2. In a separate smaller bowl, soak arame per package directions, then drain, rinse and cut into small pieces.
3. Add Arame to Kale, along with Almonds, 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds, Shredded Carrots, Dried Cranberries and Cucumbers.
4. Combine Olive OIl, Sesame Oil and Orange Juice in a small bowl, Whisk and pour over salad. Toss, Sprinkle with remaining Sesame Seeds and Serve.

Nutritional Information:

170 Calories; 9g Fat (46.3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 15g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 245mg Sodium.