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:

  1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment. Wash the produce and prepare it as detailed in the ingredients list.
  2. Whisk together the rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and olive oil in a bowl or shake in a container with a tight lid.
  3. Toss the dressing with the chopped kale in a bowl. Season with salt. Continue to toss every few minutes until the kale has wilted.
  4. Toss in the pear, sunflower seeds, and cheese. Taste for seasoning and adjust.