Winter Kale Salad with Pomegranate and Blue Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch kale
• 1/2 Lemon
• 2tbs CARDENAS Olive Oil
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked and salted
• 1 finely chopped apple
• 1/4 cup Gorgonzola or Bleu Cheese
• 1/4 cup Pine nuts
• 1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds 
• 2tbs white balsamic (25 Star or your favorite variety)

Instructions:

1. Wash, de-vein, and finely chop the kale. In a medium bowl toss with 2tbs olive oil and the juice from 1/2 a lemon. Set aside for 1-2 hours. 
2. Cook 1 cup of quinoa and set aside to cool.
3. After 1-2 hours, prepare salad by tossing all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Serve immediately.