5 from 72 votes
Kale Apple Salad Recipe
This Kale Apple Salad combines hearty kale leaves with crisp apple chunks, sharp cheddar, and toasted almonds for a mix of textures and flavors. The dressing, featuring apple cider vinegar, honey, and a touch of garlic, softens the kale slightly and adds a balance of sweet and tangy notes. It's a fresh salad option that offers a contrast of crunch, creaminess, and bright acidity to complement various meals or serve as a light, standalone dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
434 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
North American
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.
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Notes
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434
% 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.