Kale Salad with Fig-Balsamic Dressing

By sassy47

Ingredients

• 3 dried Mission figs, stemmed
• 1/2 cup EVOO
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 small clove garlic, chopped
• 16 cups (firmly packed) mixed kale (such as baby kale or stemmed curly, Russian red, or Tuscan)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 4 oz. Manchego cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, cover the figs with an inch of water. Bring to a boil. Boil the figs for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender. Add the oil, vinegar, and garlic; puree until smooth. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
Place the kale in a large bowl and add the dressing. Using your hands, massage the dressing into the kale until the leaves start to soften, about 2 minutes; season. Mix in the cranberries. Top with the cheese.