Kale Salad w/Maple Mustard Vinaigrette (adapted from Tiny's Restaurant)

Tried this salad from Tiny's Restaurant and found the recipe. Delicious!!


Maple Mustard Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2-3 teaspoons pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
1 ½ tablespoons grained Dijon mustard (with mustard seeds)
coarse sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Whisk together olive oil, cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon grained mustard, a pinch of sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

Kale Salad
1 bunch washed and dried kale (lacinato or regular)
½ medium red onion, chopped
1 or 2 medium apples, cored and chopped
2 carrots (shredded or matchstick)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
½ cup raw, coarsely chopped walnuts
Smoked Gouda (optional)

Remove the large stems and then chop the kale; place in large bowl with carrots, celery, apples, red onion, and walnuts. Toss with dressing.