Hot Cranberry Spinach Salad

This is a delicious and easy side that complements chicken and turkey particularly well.

Ingredients:
1 ½ tbsp coconut or olive oil
2 C kale, chopped
3 C fresh spinach
¼ C dried cranberries
2 tbsp sliced almonds
1 – 2 tbsp water
Optional: crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese

Method:
? Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
? Add kale with 1 tablespoon of water. Cook, stirring frequently, until the kale has softened, 3 – 4 minutes.
? Add cranberries and continue to cook 2 – 3 more minutes.
? Add spinach. If the kale is starting to stick add another tablespoon of water. Stir and cook until the spinach is wilted.
? Stir in almonds, and season with salt and pepper if desired.
? If you are adding in the optional cheese, sprinkle over the top and serve!

Makes 4 servings; count each serving as 1 fat and 1 fruit. If using cheese, count a 1oz serving as 1 protein.

Recipe courtesy of thepaleomom.com