Kale Salad with Pear, Sunflower Seeds & Cheese

Pears add a refreshing taste to this kale salad

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 bunches kale, washed, stem removed, leaves chopped (Tuscan kale is especially good.)

salt to taste

1 pear, chopped or sliced

1⁄4 cup toasted sunflower seeds

1⁄4 cup shredded cheese, Parmesan or Robusto

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 bunches kale, washed, stem removed, leaves chopped (Tuscan kale is especially good.)

salt to taste

1 pear, chopped or sliced

1⁄4 cup toasted sunflower seeds

1⁄4 cup shredded cheese, Parmesan or Robusto

Directions:

Whisk together the rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and olive oil in a bowl or shake in a container with a tight lid.

Toss the dressing with the chopped kale in a bowl. Season with salt. Continue to toss every few minutes until the kale has wilted.

Toss in the pear, sunflower seeds, and cheese. Taste for seasoning and adjust.