Kale Apple Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
434 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Kale Apple Salad Recipe
Description
The Kale Apple Salad Recipe brings together well-packed kale leaves with diced apple, diced cheddar cheese, and toasted almonds, offering a varied texture profile from crunchy to creamy. The dressing uses apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, and olive oil, which when tossed with the kale, softens the green leaves and infuses the salad with a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
The preparation involves shaking the dressing ingredients together, allowing the kale to marinate briefly to tenderize it, and then combining the remaining ingredients for a refreshing, balanced salad. This combination works well as a side salad alongside roasted meats or as a crisp accompaniment to lighter fare.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups kale well-packed leaves
- ½ cup cheddar cheese diced
- ½ cup almonds slivered or sliced work, too, toasted chopped
- 1 large apple diced
The Dressing
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey can sub maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic grated on a Microplane or very finely minced
- sea salt a pinch
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place the dressing ingredients into a 2-cup mason jar and shake well.
- Add the kale to a large salad bowl, pour the dressing over top and mix well. Let the kale sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and mix together.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 4356IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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