Kale Apple Salad Recipe
Our recipe for kale apple salad is delicious, nutrient-dense, and seasonal! This salad is fresh and bright with kale, apple, and feta cheese. We believe the key to a truly satiating and enjoyable salad is attention to each ingredient, fun textures, and balance of flavor. This one hits all the marks.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 bag kale
- 1 small apple (such as honeycrisp, fuji, gala)
- ½ cup raw walnuts
- 2 tbsp Maple syrup
- ½ cup crumbled cheese (feta, goat)
Dressing
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pour whole walnuts into small pan on low-medium heat and toast
- Dice apple and set aside
- Once walnuts get warm, pour maple syrup and stir regularly until coated
- Once the walnuts are coated, remove from heat and cool
- Combine all ingredients for dressing in a small dish
- Pour kale into a large bowl and pick out any large stems
- Pour ⅓ of your dressing and start to massage the kale for 3-5 minutes
- Chop up walnuts and top with a little salt
- Pour apple, walnuts, cheese, and the rest of your dressing and toss
Notes
There are two common kale types found in most grocery stores: curly kale and tuscan kale. They can be used interchangeably in this salad and should be treated the same.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
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