Step 1

To make the salad dressing: Place all dressing ingredients in a jar, put the lid on and give it a vigorous shake. Set it aside.

Step 2

To make the salad: Drizzle the bottom of a large salad bowl with half of the dressing. Add in the kale and give it a toss.* Make sure that all the kale leaves are coated with the dressing.

Step 3

Add in the sliced apple, figs, pomegranate arils, and pecans. Drizzle it with the rest of the dressing and give it a gentle toss.

Step 4

Top it off with the cheese and serve immediately.