The BEST kale salad with apples and pecans
In the realm of healthy and flavorsome salads, few recipes can rival the delightful combination of fresh kale, crisp apples, and crunchy pecans. Packed with nutrients and bursting with natural flavors, this kale salad is a perfect blend of wholesome goodness and delectable taste.
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Equipment
- 1 large salad bowl
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 small jar with lid
- measuring cups/spoons
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 bunch kale, washed, leaves removed from stems
- 1 apple, cored and diced I like gala or honeycrisp
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Add pecans to a dry skillet and toast over medium heat until lightly golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and coarsly chop.
- Chop kale into bite size pieces. Place into a large salad bowl
- Add salt and massage kale with the salt until color darkens and kale softens
- Add the apple, onion, radishes, cheese and pecans
- Meanwhile, in a small jar with tightly fitting lid, add olive oil, dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and pepper. Apply the lid and shake vigorously to well combine.
- Pour dressing over salad. Toss salad to coat.
- Allow salad to marinate for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store salad in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 130kcal
