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Kale Apple Salad

This kale and apple salad is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors, and the creamy feta cheese adds richness and texture to the dish. The dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper is simple yet flavorful, and can be adjusted to your taste preference. Enjoy this salad as a nutritious and satisfying meal any time of the year!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 424 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1 medium granny smith apple cored and diced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
  • 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup walnuts
For the dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale, diced apple, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the kale salad and toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
  4. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve the salad as a side dish or a main course, garnished with additional feta cheese or nuts if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 24g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 321mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24g 141%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 321mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 26g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.