Spicy Kale Slaw

I don't believe in using the term "super foods" but if there were ever a food that embodied that term it's kale. Kale is rich in vitamin A, K, C, Calcium, omega 3 and 6, B vitamins, and many other essential vitamins and nutrients. My CSA always has an abundance of kale, which means my fridge is always stocked with it. I prefer to eat my kale raw but have been running out of ways to prepare it. Week after week I remixed recipe, after recipe, blending a little bit of this and a little bit of that until I happened upon this Spicy Kale Slaw. The ingredient list looks daunting but most of it is just common spices. It literally takes minutes to put together. I recommend starting with 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne and working your way up. The flavor intensifies overnight so keep this in mind when deciding how much cayenne you will add as well.

Spicy Kale Slaw

4 cups thinly sliced kale, any variety

1 medium carrot, peeled and grated

½ cup chopped pecans

¼ cup golden raisins

½ cup Veganaise

1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

½ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon paprika

1/8 to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon curry powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground clove

Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss until kale is evenly covered. Cover and chill for at least an hour.