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Kale Apple Salad Recipe
This Autumn Kale salad is loaded with crisp apples, pears and crunchy pecans. The simple honey-lemon dressing coats every bite and makes it completely fresh, healthy and delicious!
Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 as a side salad
Calories: 275 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Ingredients for Salad Dressing:
- 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp honey or sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Ingredients for Kale Salad:
- 1 bunch kale (8 cups loosely packed) well rinsed
- 1 cup craisins dried cranberries
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 apple (I used a crisp fuji apple)
- 1 pear (firm)
- 1 cup pecans toasted on a dry skillet
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients and stir together until honey dissolves then set aside.
- Rinse and strip kale leaves. Chop in bite-sized pieces. I rinse the chopped leaves a second time to ensure there isn't any dust hidden in the curly leaves then dry in a salad spinner.
- Place kale in a salad bowl, top with 1 cup craisins and drizzle with dressing. Use hands to stir well and massage lightly until kale just starts to wilt. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, add sliced apples, sliced pears, thinly sliced onions and toasted pecans. Toss to combine.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbs
34g
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
200mg
(8%)
Potassium
226mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
975IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6as a side salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 34g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 975IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.