Kale Salad -  California Inspired 

Visiting my son in California recently, I learned different ways to eat well.  My son took us to a vegan restaurant called Sage, near LA.  Absolutely wonderful!  You just would not believe the entrées   that are out there which do not involve protein and fat from animal!  Amazing!

We ordered a salad and entrée and I would like to share with you a salad I crave every day. Enjoy and I hope you have some fun!

I bundle of kale, washed well and chopped into small pieces, I use the stems.  Why waste the vegetable?

1 mango thinly sliced
½ cup of canned black beans – well drained
½ cup of sliced fresh strawberries
½ cup of quinoa – cooked and cooled
You can find quinoa in the grocery store with couscous and rice
¼ cup to ½ cup of creamy Italian dressing – pour just to lightly coat.  The vegetables and fruit are so wonderful, you do not want to over power the salad with the dressing.

Mix and enjoy!  Since I have come home from California, I have been trying to be good and staying away from wine just for a while.  For now, you can have fun knowing you are saving calories and then you can really have fun after dropping a few pounds with this salad and a glass of red wine!