Luann’s Kale Salad

Ingredients

• 1 bunch kale
• scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1/2 cup dried cherries OR 1 cup fresh pomegranate arils
• 1 apple, chopped
• 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped (could use walnuts, almonds or sunflower seeds)
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Wash kale, then tear leaves from tough stems and pat dry. Cut or tear leaves into bite sized pieces then add to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and massage with fingers for two minutes, or until kale is dark green and tender. Add red onion, dried cherries (or pomegranate arils,) chopped apple, and peanuts, then toss to combine.
2. Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and pepper to taste in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to combine then drizzle over kale salad and toss well.

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