Bold Winter Greens Salad

Ingredients

• Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp raw honey (or regular if raw is not available)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4–6 collard leaves, trimmed and finely chopped
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed, rolled like a cigar and thinly sliced into ribbons
• 1 head romaine lettuce, diced
• 1/4 small head red cabbage, diced
• Optional: other winter greens like escarole, chicory, or endive, sliced
• 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced — no need to peel
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
• 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1 large carrot, sliced horizontally using a vegetable peeler
• Optional: walnuts, crushed

Instructions

1. 1Mix all dressing ingredients in a mason jar, shake well, and set aside to let flavors blend.
2. 2Chop all vegetables per ingredient instructions. This salad is MUCH better if the thicker greens — collard and kale — are properly prepared by being thinly sliced!
3. 3Place all veggies in a large bowl and toss with about half of the dressing.
4. 4Let sit for at least 15 minutes, then serve with remaining dressing added to taste.
5. 5Top with crushed walnuts if desired.