Kale Salad with Cranberries

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
¼ cup dried cranberries* * or other dried fruit: blueberries, currants, cherries etc. 
2/3 cup white balsamic vinegar Divided
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cups kale Washed, trimmed and torn into bite size pieces
¼ cup pine nuts, unsaltedLightly toasted
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
This is a gluten free recipe. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Place currants or cranberries in small bowl; add 5 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar. Let soak 20 minutes. Drain.
2Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, honey, oil, and salt in large bowl. Add kale, dried fruit, and pine nuts; toss to coat.
3Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature, tossing occasionally.
4Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5Sprinkle cheese  over salad and serve.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates