Citrus Kale Slaw with Orange Balsamic Dressing

Citrus Kale Slaw with Orange Balsamic Dressing

Kale is the big rage right now and it’s a good thing because it is a SUPERFOOD with a SUPER amount of nutritional goodness like vitamins A, C, K and potassium, iron, phytochemicals that fight cancer and protect your heart.  Eating kale on a regular basis will go a long way to improve your health.  Blend it, saute it, shred it, massage it (really . . . it makes it softer to eat), bake it.  It is much more versatile than you think.

By combining iron-rich kale with vitamin C-rich citrus, you enhance the absorption of the iron.  Plus kale is bitter so the sweetness of the citrus cuts the bite.  My local Fred Meyer/Kroger stocks baby kale, a small leaf that is less bitter and softer than the tougher stalks of traditional kale.  I love combining it with other cabbages, grated carrot and diced red bell pepper to enhance the rainbow effect and add more SUPERFOOD power to this salad.  Your family might not appreciate all that nutrition in one place, but your body will definitely thank you!  This salad pairs well with my previous post:  Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Peach Ginger Sauce

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