Wash up some kale. The Green Curled variety is the best for a salad base. Red Russian and Siberian kale also work for a salad, but never use Lacinato (better for a Sunday Soup). Pull the stalks and feed them to your favorite dog.
Mix a simple vinaigrette ~ 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar and 1/2 cup of olive oil. Add dried herbs and shake.
Pour a light coat of the vinaigrette over the kale and massage well with your hands for a few minutes.
Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
Add salad enhancements: sliced almonds, dried cranberries, citrus fruit and goat cheese all go great with kale.
