This Apple and Goji Berry Kale Salad tastes like fall with every bite!  When you “massage” the kale with your hands, the kale becomes sweeter and softer, so don’t skip this step.  Sweet apple, crunchy sunflower and pumpkin seeds, and chewy and tart goji berries are a match made in heaven.  And if you’re anything like me, you eat salads for the awesome toppings 😉 And this salad delivers the best toppings!

Serves: 2

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes

What (your ingredients):

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons honey

Pinch of salt

1 head of kale, torn into small bite-size pieces

1 apple, chopped into small pieces

2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

1 tablespoon goji berries

How (your directions):

Add kale pieces to a large bowl.  Top with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt.

Massage kale for 3-4 minutes with your hands.

Add apple pieces, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and goji berries.

Toss to combine and enjoy!

Why (the science):  Goji berries are high in fiber and the antioxidant zeaxanthin, which helps protect your cells from damage.