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The Best Kale Salad
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
450
A vibrant and nutritious kale salad packed with flavors from fresh apples, nuts, and feta.
Ingredients
Kale
2
bunches
fresh lacinato kale
2
bunches
fresh curly kale
2
large
honeycrisp apples, diced small
(toss with lemon juice to preserve color)
1/2
red onion
finely chopped
1
cup
nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds), chopped
(heaping cup)
1
cup
sweetened dried cranberries
1
cup
feta cheese, crumbled
1
large
honeycrisp or other sweet apple, cored and coarsely chopped
1/4
red onion
peeled and coarsely chopped
1
tablespoon
honey
1
tablespoon
mustard powder
1/4
cup
white wine vinegar
2
tablespoons
apple juice
3/4
cup
olive oil
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
1/4
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
Soak and chop kale leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Mix kale with dressing in a large bowl, massaging the leaves.
Add apples, onions, nuts, cranberries, and feta to the bowl.
Toss salad until well-mixed and coated.
Serve as a standalone meal or with protein.
Refrigerate leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
For added flavor, consider toasting the nuts before adding them to the salad.
Calories:
450
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Kale