MASSAGED MARINATED GREENS (Raw)

• 1 bunch greens (collards)

• 5 – 10 kalamata olives, finely chopped

• 2 T apple cider vinegar

• 2 T extra virgin olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1/2 red bell pepper, slivered

• fresh garlic, finely chopped, to taste, or garlic powder (optional)

• chili seasoning, to taste (optional)

1 – Roll up 2 – 3 leaves into a cylindrical “cigar” shape.

2 – With a sharp knife, thinly slice the rolled greens crosswise into ribbons.

3 – Cross-chop the “rounds”

4 – Place in a large bowl.

5 – Repeat steps 1 – 4 until all greens have been chopped.

6 – Add remaining ingredients to bowl and mix.

7 – With hands, ‘massage” greens until bulk is reduced by half.

8 – Set aside to marinate for one hour (or up to 24 hours).