You're going to want to make this craveable kale salad again and again. Goat cheese, apples, cranberries, pine nuts, and the easiest honey lemon dressing... it's an incredible side dish or light entree!
Rinse the kale leaves and dry with a paper towel. Cut the kale leaves from the tough stems. Discard the stems. Use a knife to chop the kale into bite-sized pieces. Measure the kale to ensure you have enough. You'll want 6 cups of packed chopped kale. Place the chopped kale in a large salad bowl.
Add the diced apple, crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberies, and pine nuts.
In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, honey, and lemon juice. Pour the dressing over the other salad ingredients and stir to mix. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
Serve immediately, or for better flavor, refrigerate the salad for 20 to 30 minutes before eating. The dressing will absorb more into the kale during that time. Give the salad a good stir before serving so your dressing isn't settled at the bottom.