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The Best Kale Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 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: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kale