Farmers Market Kale Salad

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 8 ounces kale
• 1/4 cup golden raisin
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Directions

1. 1

   Dressing: Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, syrup, mustard, red pepper, salt and black pepper (this can be done in the bowl the salad will be served in).

2. 2

   Salad: Rinse and dry kale in a salad spinner or kitchen towel. Remove and discard the tough stems from the kale. I fold the leaves in half and slice along the stem to seperate them from the leaf. Cut the leaves crosswise into 1/2 inch wide strips.

3. 3

   Assembly: Pour the dressing into a serving bowl and whisk well. Add the kale and toss to coat the leaves thouroughly with dressing. Garnish with rasins and nuts.