Lentil Kale Salad

1. SOAK: add the raisins and the red wine vinegar to a small bowl, let the raisins soak for 10-15 minutes while you clean and chop the kale.
2. DRESSING: remove the golden raisins to a small bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and salt and pepper to the vinegar and use a whisk to combine. Alternately, you can add the dressing to a mason jar and shake until the dressing thickens.
3. SALAD: Place the kale in a large bowl, dress the salad and toss. Add the lentils, golden raisins, pepitas, and parmesan cheese as desired. Give it a taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.

Recipe Notes:

1. You can use any variety of kale that you like for this salad! You can even replace some or all of the kale with shaved brussels sprouts.
2. To cook your own lentils start with 1/2 cup dried beluga lentils with 1 1/4 cup of water or broth in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover the saucepan so that 1/4 of it is venting the steam. Let the lentils cook for 20-23 minutes or until just cooked. You want them to still have a bite to them. Drain and let cool before using in the salad.