Kale Salad with Apple and Feta

While I know kale is delicious in soup, I wasn't so sure how I would like it in a salad.  It turns out it's delicious!  This salad is a nice variation from the usual romaine or spinach-based salads I usually make.  And I love knowing that kale is so healthy too.

Kale Salad with Apple and Feta
Ingredients:
8 oz. kale, with tough stems removed (I used some washed and cut kale from the bagged salad section of the grocery store)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 apple, diced
1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:
1. If using washed and cut kale, cut the kale into small bite-sized pieces (I like to do this with kitchen shears).  Otherwise, wash the kale and pat it dry.  Cut the tough stem away from the leaf, making a V-shape cut into the leaf as you remove the stem all the way up the leaf.  Stack the kale leaves two or three at a time, roll them up, and slice the leaves into thin ribbons.

2. Place the kale in a large mixing bowl.  Add the salt and massage it into the kale for two minutes.  The kale will turn a darker green and soften a bit.

3. Toss in the dried cranberries, apples, and sunflower seeds.  In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and sugar.  Pour over the salad and toss.  Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and serve.

Source: http://www.melskitchencafe.com/massaged-kale-and-craisin-salad-with-feta-cheese/