Honeycrisp Raw Kale Salad

Yield: 2-4 servings

Skill level: Easy

Ingredients:

For dressing:

• 4 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
• Salt, to taste

For salad:

• 2 bunches Tuscan kale, stemmed and chopped
• 2 organic Honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped
• 1 medium raw beet, peeled and trimmed, very thinly sliced
• 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
• 3/4 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds

Directions:

1. Prepare the dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well until combined. Allow to stand for a few minutes to let the flavors blend while preparing the salad.
2. Place stemmed and chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Gently squeeze and massage the kale by hand to soften it a bit. Transfer to a large platter or shallow bowl.
3. Arrange the organic Honeycrisp apples, beet, avocado, and shelled pumpkin seeds over the kale. Drizzle with the dressing and serve immediately.