Kale is more than a decoration~

Never thought I would say this, but kale salad is good.  We are accustomed to seeing it as a food filler on buffets and trim on ice.  It has been used badly for years in unappetizing displays.  But,  now kale is the new black in food and it IS good, especially in this salad.

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Pretty and delicious.

Tuscan Kale and Apple Salad

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

Salad:

1 bunch (10 ounces) Tuscan (also called Lacinato) kale

1 medium apple like Fuji or Honeycrisp, diced

2 tablespoons reduced-sugar dried cranberries

4 teaspoons sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons sliced almonds

1 ounce firm cheese like Piave, Parmigiano-Reggiano or Manchego, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Dressing:

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

Two of the favorite salads brought here for our get together were pea salad which I made successfully and Rosie's German potato salad which I am making right now.  Lots of bacon in this one!  I'll let you know the recipe if I get it right.  It's served warm.

We just returned from Cincinnati where I got to visit and stay with my sister-in-law while Andy and Joe came back to Columbus for the exciting game.  It was a beautiful week end.  This fall is glorious as was the summer.  Perfect in fact.