Protein Packed Kale Salad

I'm back.....sorry for the pause! Sometimes life gets in the way. 

America's obsession with protein is a bit silly, we really don't need that much to thrive. Guess what, all plants provide protein...bonus! The focus in our every day diet should really be fiber. Here is a delicious, hearty, protein packed, fiber rich, plant based salad. 

Ingredients 

1 large bunch of Dino Kale (my favorite kale)
2 Tablespoons of olive oil
1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
2 tsp of chopped fresh garlic

2 cups of cooked quinoa, cooled 

1 cup of toasted walnuts

1 cup of Craisins

2 ripe avocados

Salt and Pepper, to taste 

Directions

Wash and remove the kale leaves from the stem. The stem is very bitter so you defiantly do not want to eat this part of the kale leaf. Chop up your kale leaves and place them in a large bowl, I use a wooden bowl because I swear it makes the salad taste better. Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. With a clean hand massage all of these ingredients into your kale for at least 3 to 5 minutes. This step is very important you want tender yummy kale leaves.  Next let this mixture marinate into the kale leaves for a good hour before adding the extra cooked, chopped, and toasted ingredients on top. Toss and serve!

Enjoy and remember to always be mindful and eat with compassion!