{recipe} Winter Kale Salad with Cranberry Poppy Seed Dressing

This recipe comes from chef Diana Stobo, author of “Get Naked Fast” and “Naked Bliss” and one really super-inspiring raw chick.

With Cranberry Poppy Seed Dressing! Festive and delicious, this salad can be eaten alone or as a side dish. Kale is a great source of calcium, excellent for keeping the skin supple.

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch kale, stems removed and shredded
1 pear, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup flax oil
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup honey*
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 -1/2 cup water, for desired consistency

*Please note: Honey is not a vegan product and is not promoted for use on uncooking101 ~ however ~ because Diana Stobo is awesome sauce, we didn’t want to edit her recipe. If you would like to avoid animal products, you can replace the honey with agave nectar or coconut nectar for a slight change in flavor but still wonderfully yummy recipe.

INSTRUCTIONS

Place shredded kale in a salad bowl, sprinkle kale lightly with sea salt and massage gently to soften. Let sit.
Place flax oil, cranberries, honey, onion, lemon juice, poppy seeds and salt into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Add water for desired consistency.
Pour desired amount over softened kale, and mix.
Add Pears and cranberries, then mix and serve.

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