Cherry Summer Kale Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette

By á-5531

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 6 cups kale leaves, massaged with sea salt
• 6 strips precooked turkey bacon, diced
• 1 cup cherries, halved (seeds removed)
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup diced granny smith apple
• 1/4 cup pecan pieces
• Balsamic Vinaigrette:
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 Tbsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl whisk the oil and vinegar until no longer separated. Add Dijon mustard, honey, basil, salt, and pepper, and whisk until blended. Set aside.

In a large bowl add the kale and "massage" with sea salt (to break down the fiber a bit!). Add the bacon, cherries, blueberries, apples, and pecan pieces. Toss.

Toss dressing in just before serving and top with the feta cheese.