Kale Salad with Cranberries, Apple, and Cheddar Cheese

Name: Kale Salad with Cranberries, Apple, and Cheddar Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups kale; 1 cup apple; 1 cup dried cranberries; 6 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese; ⅛ cup shallot; ¼ cup sunflower seeds; 4 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons grainy mustard; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 4 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
255 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Kale Salad with Cranberries, Apple, and Cheddar Cheese

Iris Warren

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Because kale is a sturdy leaf, this easy salad lasts longer than a green leaf salad once it's been dressed, making it a perfect choice for serving at potlucks or parties or any time you want a salad to last.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 cups kale , chopped with stems removed
1 cup apple , slivered
1 cup dried cranberries
6 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese , diced
⅛ cup shallot , thinly slivered
¼ cup sunflower seeds , toasted

Apple Cider and Maple Dressing

4 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup
4 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

First, make the dressing. Whisk the vinegar, mustard and maple syrup in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the bowl, whisking constantly to emulsify. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. If you like it more on the sweeter side, add more maple syrup to taste.
Add the kale to a large bowl and massage it with a tablespoon of the cider dressing until the leaves begin to tenderize and soften.
Add the apple, cranberries, cheddar cheese, and shallot to the salad and toss to coat with 2 more tablespoons or so of the dressing, adding more if needed. Top with the toasted sunflower seeds and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 287mg (12%) Potassium 534mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 8935IU (179%) Vitamin C 108.2mg (120%) Calcium 151mg (15%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cup
Calories	255kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	33g	11%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	287mg	12%
Potassium	534mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	19g	38%
Vitamin A	8935IU	179%
Vitamin C	108.2mg	120%
Calcium	151mg	15%
Iron	1.8mg	10%