Raw Kale Salad With Gouda, Pear, and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 12 cup walnuts
• coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• coarse salt and pepper
• 1 bunch baby russian kale
• tough stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 2 12 ounces goats milk gouda cheese, cut into 1/2 by 1/4 inch pieces", "6 chives, cut into 1-inch lengths", "1 Anjou pear, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced crosswise

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F Place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown, tossing once during baking, 8-10 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper.
3. Add in kale, cheese, chives, walnuts, and pear.
4. Toss to combine.