Kale Salad

1 bunch kale
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped (could use dried cranberries or craisins)
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

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, 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.

Serving Size: about 4-6

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TYANNE64.