Kale, Cucumber and Corn Salad

Not to sound like a bumper sticker but I love kale!  And kale is good for you! Rich in vitamins and minerals and high in fiber.  It has a whole list of specific benefits but that's good enough for me.  Cucumber is another good one for you, filled with vitamin C, potassium and magnesium.  It will keep you hydrated too and has been shown to reduce high-blood pressure! And then there is corn!  I loooove corn!  It is high in fiber and vitamins B and C.

So after a whole week of celebrating and eating out for almost every lunch and dinner, I needed something healthy but quick that I paired with a couple of gluten-free toast with a creamy Brie... What can I say, I'm French...

4 leaves of organic Tuscan or Black kale, stemmed
1/2 ear of organic corn, kernels removed from the cob
1 small organic Persian cucumber, seeded and diced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Wash the kale leaves and dry.  Finely shred the leaves and place in a bowl.  Now you need to massage your kale to break down the fibers and make it more tender... It works... So squeeze it vigorously a few times with your hands.  Add the other ingredients to the bowl and toss.  Let stand a few minutes before eating.  This would be great with some Feta or shredded Parmesan as well.

Serves 1