Fresh Kale Salad with cranberries 

and homemade croutons 

Ingredients 

2-4 bunches of fresh kale 

1 teaspoon of unsalted sunflower seeds

one fresh navel orange 

fresh cranberries (craisins can be substituted) 

shredded carrots 

whole wheat bread 

1 teaspoon walnuts 

balsamic vinegar 

1 teaspoon olive oil 

Wash the kale and assemble on a plate or in a bowl. Cut navel into sections and arrange on the plate. Toss the rest of the ingredients and mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Pour the mixture over the salad. Add the shredded carrots. While arranging your salad, bake a few slices of whole wheat bread and bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes. Cut the slices and toss on salad. Serve along or with homemade soup or as an addition to your dinner. 

(c) 2013 Pam Osbey

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