Kale Salad with Maple Poppyseed Dressing

Let's be honest, this is a dressing recipe. No one wants to eat kale, but the "super food" boasts so many health benefits that if you can find a way to choke it down, it's definitely worth it. This dressing was definitely pretty good and made the kale almost tasty...until you get to the texture and feel like you're eating straight from a tree with the leafy, grassy....anyway, this was supposed to be about the dressing!

Link to Pin:http://pinterest.com/pin/103793966383239760/
Link to Recipe:http://www.simplebites.net/two-simple-salads-for-winter/ (there's another salad at this link too, but it had zero appeal to my taste buds so you will not see me reviewing it!)

Recipe

• 1 bunch kale, washed and dried
• 1 teaspoon Dijon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Method:

In a small glass jar, combine Dijon, salt, maple syrup, vinegar, and lemon juice. Finely chop garlic or grate with a microplane and add to the jar. Top with lid and shake well.

Add poppy seeds and olive oil, cover and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use. May keep up to three weeks if kept chilled.

May I take a moment to introduce my sous chef?? 

Tear kale, toss with dressing and add dried fruit or nuts or other desired add-ins.

Isn't he the most talented sous chef you've ever seen??

I added in a little of this.

The finished table- see tiny dressing bottle!

Ingredient Availability-7
I had to buy pure maple syrup and a few other things that weren't normally on hand in my kitchen
Ease on the Waist Line-8

This number varies based on the amount of dressing you use!
Prep Mess-9

Hardly any mess at all
Overall Difficulty-EASY
Overall Taste- 5
This would be a good dressing on another type of green- I just really didn't like the kale!
Hubby Rates It-2
Is anyone surprised?
Ease of Clean Up-8