Raw Kale and Apple Salad w/Avocado Lime Dressing

This salad is great for a BBQ, Potluck or Summer party. The avocado lime dressing adds the perfect creamy finish with a little garlicky touch. Don’t forget to de-stem and massage your kale!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head curly kale, de-stemmed and torn into small pieces
• 1 green apple, diced
• ½ avocado, diced
• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup pine nuts

Place all ingredients into a large bowl and toss with dressing.

AVOCADO LIME DRESSING

• 1/2 ripe avocado
• juice of 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove

Blend all ingredients together into a blender until smooth and creamy.