Kale Salad: It's green and red, just like Christmas

A little Kale anyone?

You may not believe it, but not only is this very nutritious, it’s also delicious, make this your next side dish…

Kale Salad:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

4 teaspoons white sugar

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

4 cups stemmed, torn and rinsed kale

1/4 cup dried cranberries

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup sliced almonds

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard, sugar, vinegar, and chicken stock, and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the kale, cover, and cook 5 minutes until wilted.

Stir in the dried cranberries, and continue boiling, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced by about half, and the cranberries have softened, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sliced almonds before serving.

Health Benefits:

· It fights fat

· High in fibre, this helps create the bulk you need to fill you up and to make your bowel movement regular.

· Kale contains seven times the beta-carotene of broccoli, carotenoid keep UV rays from damaging the eyes causing cataracts.

· Kale is a rich source of well-absorbed calcium, a mineral that is important to prevent osteoporosis.

· Kale is a rich source of folate and vitamin B6.

· Kale also contains a powerful phytochemical sulforaphane(which everyone cares a whole bunch about) which helps boost body's detoxification enzymes, thus helping to clear potentially carcinogenic substances more quickly. Sulforaphane is formed when cruciferous vegetables like kale are chopped or chewed.