Raw Kale Salad with Gouda, Pear, and Walnuts

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Raw Kale Salad with Gouda, Pear, and Walnuts

Flavor aside, kale holds its own among fellow members of the Brassica family, including broccoli, brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi. The low-calorie green provides an excellent source of both vitamins A (as beta-carotene) and C, along with a decent amount of fiber. Kale also delivers vitamin B6, which helps maintain healthy nervous and immune systems, as well as iron and calcium.

Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Serves 4

1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 bunch Russian kale (about 1 1/4 pounds), tough stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces
2 1/2 ounces goat's milk gouda, cut into 1/2-by-1/4-inch pieces
6 chives cut into 1-inch lengths
1 Anjou pear, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced crosswise

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown, tossing once during baking, 8 to 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add in kale, cheese, chives, walnuts, and pear. Toss to combine.

From Body+Soul, September 2008