Kale Salad -- It's Magical

Ok -- so I'm finding some yummy looking kale recipes out there so I know there's hope for me. This recipe (from Whole Foods came with RAVE reviews so I am definitely going to try it.

One thing I've learned in searching for recipes is to read the comments. It would appear that NOBODY makes the recipe the way it's originally stated. Everyone seems to add their own little twist to the mix, either because they didn't have all the ingredients or just because it felt like the right thing to do. What I'm finding is that in reading the comments posted under a recipe I get some GREAT ideas! Maybe it's the idea of adding cranberries to the salad or a little orange juice to the dressing mix ... sometimes it's just the inspiration I need to get me excited about a recipe.

I'm in need of a couple things before I can try this so I can't say how it turned out (yet) but I already think it's a winner :)

Kale Salad

Serves 6
Note: The key to this salad is finely chopping the kale leaves.

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
Salt to taste
2 bunches kale, stems and tough ribs removed, leaves very finely chopped

In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, chili powder and salt. Add kale, toss to combine and serve.

Nutrition Per serving (about 7oz/190g-wt.): 130 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 19g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 6g protein

Suggestions: red pepper instead of the chili powder, a little orange juice added to the dressing mix, adding cranberries or chopped apples. I think some chopped walnuts might be a nice addition as well.