Kale Apple Salad
This kale and apple salad is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors, and the creamy feta cheese adds richness and texture to the dish. The dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper is simple yet flavorful, and can be adjusted to your taste preference. Enjoy this salad as a nutritious and satisfying meal any time of the year!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces kale stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple cored and diced
- ½ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
- 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup walnuts
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale, diced apple, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the kale salad and toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the salad as a side dish or a main course, garnished with additional feta cheese or nuts if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 321mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g
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