Kale & Apple Salad with Toasted Walnuts
A vibrant and healthy salad featuring massaged kale, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bunch Kale Remove stems and chop roughly.
- 1 Apple Any variety, cored and thinly sliced.
- 1/2 cup Walnuts Toasted
- 1/4 Red Onion Thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Cranberries (dried)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, massage the kale with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until it becomes slightly softer and more pliable.
- Add the sliced apple, red onion, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the kale.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Add the toasted walnuts to the salad and toss again.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For a creamier dressing, add 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt to the vinaigrette. Feel free to add other ingredients like feta cheese, sunflower seeds, or different types of dried fruit.