Ingredients
1
olive oil (for rubbing) 2 bunches
kale (freshest possible ) 1 teaspoon
salt (for rubbing) 2
green apples (cored and chopped) 1⁄2 cup
dried cranberries 1 cup
celery (chopped) 1 cup
fennel bulb (chopped) 1⁄2 cup
toasted pecans (or more to taste)Yields:
Instructions
Wash and drain kale. Tear it into bite-size pieces. Sprinkle on half the salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Gently rub kale with your bare hands to break down and release the brilliant green color. Taste it - add more salt if desired or if too salty, don't salt the dressing.
Combine the kale with remaining ingredients and toss with Apple Cider Vinaigrette.
Variations: Can add grilled chicken, chopped avocado, different toasted nuts or seeds, or fresh pomegranate seeds in lieu of dried fruit. (Recipe #737)