Dinosaur Slaw (Kale Salad)

I got this recipe from Family Fun magazine, and they sort of implied that the cool name for this salad might get kids to try it.  I wonder whose kids would actually try something based solely on the name.  I've never met any kids like that.  Of course, my kids won't try anything!  Ha ha!  : )  But anyway, this is a really simple, but tasty salad.  It was a bit too salty, so I cut the salt down in the recipe below, and if you need more salt, you can add more to your taste.  : )  I also used red wine vinegar because I didn't have sherry vinegar.  You could probably use whatever vinegar you like. 

Dinosaur Slaw

 6 to 8 large kale leave, washed
1/2 C. olive oil
2 large cloves of garlic, finely minced
4 Tbsp. sherry vinegar
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1 1/3 C. freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for sprinkling

Wash the kale well, making sure to get into the curves of the leaves where dirt can hide.  Strip off the kale's ruffly leaves by grasping the bottom of each stem and pulling your hand up forcefully.  Discard the stems.  Stack the leaves, then use a large, very sharp knife to sliver them as thin as you can.  Put the slivered kale in a large bowl. 
In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and saute the garlic, stirring frequently, until it's fragrant and just on the verge of browning, about two minutes.  Add the salt and the vinegar and stir as the vinegar sizzles furiously, until the whole thing becomes outrageously fragrant (about 45 seconds). 
Pour the dressing over the kale and toss thoroughly with tongs.  Stir in the Parmesan, add salt to taste, and serve the dish with extra cheese to be sprinkled on top.