Kale Salad

• 1 head of kale
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp of olive
• Dressing
• 1/2 avocado
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
• Toppings
• 6 dried figs (or fresh figs)
• 3 tbsp hemp seeds
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
• pinch of black pepper

1. 1.Rinse kale leaves and use a salad spinner to spin dry or pat dry
2. 2.Remove stems and veins from each leaf and cut leaves into small strips and place in bowl.
3. 3.Add lemon juice, salt and olive oil to leaves and massage thoroughly with hands.
4. 4.Set aside
5. 5.Place all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processer and mix until well combined.
6. 6.Toss kale leaves with dressing. Add a little at a time so you don't overdress.
7. 7.Chop figs into small pieces and add to salad.
8. 8.If using nuts add to salad.
9. 9.Sprinkle with hemp seeds
10. 10.Add a twist of ground black pepper
11. 11.Give it a light toss and serve

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/kale-salad-52637071 (may not work)