Fall Harvest Salad Recipe
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Fall Harvest Salad Recipe
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This Fall Harvest Salad recipe is a healthy kale-based salad packed with apples, figs, and pecans and brought together with a homemade maple balsamic dressing.
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Ingredients
For The Dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 small shallot chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup agave or honey would also work
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For The Salad:
- 1 large bunch kale washed, stemmed and thinly sliced (6 cups)
- 1 apple sliced thinly
- 1 cup dried California figs cut into small pieces (or any other dried fruit like dried cranberries)
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- 1 cup pecans lightly toasted
- ½ cup goat feta, or blue cheese, crumbled
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Instructions
- To make the dressing: Place all salad dressing ingredients in a jar put the lid on and give it a vigorous shake. Set it aside.
- 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.
- Add in the sliced apple, figs, pomegranate arils, and pecans. Drizzle it with the rest of the dressing and give it a gentle toss.
- Top it off with the cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- Yields: This recipe makes about 7-8 cups of harvest kale salad, which is ideal for serving six people as a side dish. The nutritional information below is per serving.
- *Alternatively, you can massage the kale with clean hands to soften the leaves and make sure that the dressing is fully coated with all the leaves.
- To make ahead: Prepare the salad dressing and keep it in a jar in the fridge 2-3 days in advance. On the morning of the day you are planning to serve this recipe, drizzle the dressing over the kale and give it a good toss. Place the fruit and nuts on top, cover it, and store it in the fridge. Right before serving, add the cheese and give it a gentle toss.
- Storing leftovers: Place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge. Consume it within the next 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
611mg
(25%)
Potassium
636mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
1522IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
154mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 611mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 636mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 1522IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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