Sweet and Tangy Kale Salad
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5
Sweet and Tangy Kale Salad
Description
The salad combines hearty kale with diced apples, dried craisins, crunchy toasted almonds, and rich feta cheese. The dressing, made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, lemon zest, minced garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper, brings a sweet-and-sour flavor that complements the bitter kale and sweet fruit components.
The assembly involves tossing the kale and mix-ins, then dressing just before serving to maintain crisp textures. The combination offers a flavorful contrast between the chewy kale, sweet apples and craisins, crunchy almonds, and creamy feta.
This salad serves well as a light side dish or a refreshing addition to a meal, particularly suitable for those who enjoy leafy greens paired with fruit and cheese. It suits fresh preparation and is best enjoyed soon after dressing application to preserve texture.
Ingredients
- 6 cups kale roughly chopped
- 2 medium apple diced
- 3/4 cup craisins
- 1/2 cup almonds toasted
- 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons garlic about 2 cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, lemon zest, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk together.
- In a large salad bowl, toss together chopped kale, craisins, apple cubes. almond and feta. Toss to combine.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 6729IU | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 212mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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