Wilted Kale with Cherry Tomatoes and Spicy Almond Sauce

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For the wilted kale
1 head kale
1/2 t salt
Remove the stems and then wash and cut the chard into small pieces.  Place into a bowl, add salt and start to massage the kale until it wilts and takes on a ‘cooked’ texture.

Add the below to the chard and toss by hand:
1c cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2 small red onion, sliced
Note - you can also more sliced vegetables like red peppers or cucumbers to this salad.

Spicy and Creamy Almond Butter Sauce
2 tbps raw almond butter
1 inch minced fresh ginger
1/2-1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 pinch cayenne
2 tbps water

Blend all dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender until creamy and mix into kale by hand.

Top with chopped almonds and extra sauce to taste.