Hail Kale Salad

Serves 4

Kale seems to have taken the salad world by storm. Full of vitamins, especially vitamin K, this versatile vegetable can be teamed with sweet nectarines and plums for a sweet and savory taste.

Ingredients:

3 cups kale, washed, dried and broken into bite-size pieces

1 large ripe white or yellow nectarine, sliced

2 ripe purple plums sliced

1/4 cup roasted almonds

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

1 teaspoon honey mustard

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Place the kale, nectarine, plums and almonds in salad bowl.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour over the salad and toss well to combine. Check for seasoning. Serve at room temperature.