Ingredients

1 ripe avocado, halved, seed removed

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 bunch kale (8 ounces), stemmed and coarsely chopped

1 small red beet, peeled and thinly sliced

1 sweet, crisp apple, cored and cut into thin wedges

1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Combine avocado, vinegar,mustard, and oil in a foodprocessor. Pulse until smooth.(It will be thick.) Season withsalt and pepper.

Combine kale, beets, apple,and walnuts in a large bowl.Toss with avocado dressing.Season with salt and pepper.Serve immediately.