Warm Kale Salad

     So, you said you wanted to make something super healthy???  Why not a warm kale salad to pair with your meal!  We used our White Balsamic Vinegar with Pear to kick up the flavor! It's a little something different, healthy and easy to make.

 Warm Kale Salad 

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb - Latacino kale

1 Tbsp - Pastamore White Balsamic Vinegar with Pear

1 Tbsp - extra virgin olive oil

1/2 - butternut squash

1 oz - toasted almonds

2 cloves - garlic

To taste - salt and black pepper

1 oz - shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

1.  Heat a large pot on the stove over high heat.  While the water is boiling, peel the 1/2 butternut squash, remove the seeds, and chop into 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" pieces.  Once the water is boiling, add the squash to the water.  Cook until tender but still with a bite.  While the squash is cooking, mince the garlic.

2.  Place the squash into a colander and rinse with cold water.  Place to the side.

3.  Place a large pot on the stove over medium-low heat.  Add 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the kale.  Cook for a few minutes before adding the minced garlic, toasted almonds,and butternut squash.  Cook until warm throughout.

4.  Before removing from the heat, add the 1 Tbsp of Pastamore White Balsamic Vinegar with Pear and mix well.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

5.  Serve immediately.  Top lightly with shredded Parmesan cheese.