Kale Salad
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5
Kale Salad
Description
This Kale Salad starts by removing the tough ribs from curly kale leaves, then finely slicing the leaves into ribbons. The kale is combined with fresh julienned apple for sweetness, shredded carrot for crunch, toasted unsalted slivered almonds for nuttiness, sharp white cheddar shreds for savory depth, and thinly sliced red onion for a mild bite.
The dressing is a blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, real maple syrup, and Dijon mustard, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whisked well and chilled, it dresses the salad just before serving, allowing the kale to absorb the acidity and soften slightly. This results in a salad with vibrant flavors and balanced textures.
This salad is best served within a few hours to maintain freshness and texture. It offers a flavorful way to enjoy kale that highlights its leafy texture alongside complementary sweet and savory ingredients, suitable for lunches, dinners, or as a hearty side dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup real
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb. curly kale (about 2 large bunches)
- 1 large (9 oz.) apple recommend gala, julienned
- 2 medium carrot shredded (1 cup
- 3/4 cup almonds toasted, unsalted, slivered
- 3/4 cup (3 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese sharp, white
- 1/3 cup onion slice very thin, red; sliced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let rest in fridge while preparing remaining salad ingredients.
- Remove kale leaves from thick ribs. Rinse and run leaves through a salad spinner to dry well. Working in batches on a cutting board, gather and bunch kale leaves together and thinly slice creating ribbons.
- Transfer kale to a very large bowl along with apples, carrots, almonds, cheddar cheese and red onion.
- Whisk dressing again then pour over salad. Toss well to evenly coat.
- Serve within a few hours for best results.
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Overall Rating
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