Winter Kale Salad

Freshen up the Winter with this veggie packed salad!  Accompanied with our beautiful Cotton Cloud goat cheese!

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup Olive Amelia Orange Olive Oil
• 1/3 cup Olive Amelia Elderberry Balsamic
• 10 cups baby kale, chopped
• 24 fresh brussels sprouts, shredded
• 3 small heads broccoli, chopped
• Seeds from 1 pomegranate
• 3 apples, chopped
• 1 cup pistachios or walnuts, chopped
• 8 ounces Grateful Hill goat cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup Dried Cranberries, chopped

Directions:

1. In a large salad bowl, add kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, apples and pistachios.
2. Toss to combine.
3. In a small bowl, add the Elderberry balsamic vinegar. Drizzle in the Orange Olive Oil while whisking to create a smooth dressing.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Drizzle the salad dressing and toss, to evenly coat.
6. Add the goat cheese.

Serve immediately, or place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

The salad can be made 2-3 hours in advance.

The kale softens and wilts as it marinates and the flavors blend making the salad even more delicious!