Farmers Market Kale Salad - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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).
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.
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.