Apple Dijon Kale Salad

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic or 1 T chopped fresh garlic
1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
10 cranks freshly cracked pepper
1/2 lb chopped kale (about one bunch)
1 medium granny smith apple
1/4 cup raisins or craisins
1/2 cup walnut halves
1-2 sliced green onions

1. Rinse the kale well in a colander under cool running water.
Allow the kale to drain as you prepare the rest of the salad.

2. In a blender combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, clove of garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until the garlic is minced and the dressing is smooth.?

3. Wash the apple and slice it into thin wedges, or dice it into cubes. Roughly chop the walnut halves.

4. Make sure the kale is as dry as possible and then add it to a large bowl. Drizzle with part of the dressing. Massage until kale is glossy and volume is reduced by about ½. Add the apples, walnuts, and raisins. Add more dressing as desired. Servings: 4