Description
This Simple Kale Apple Walnut Salad combines the crunch of fresh kale, the sweetness of honeycrisp apples, and the richness of walnuts, topped with a zesty dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bunch curly green kale
- 1 large apple (honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- freshly grated
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- raw
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 a lemon (juice only)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt + pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the kale thoroughly. Remove the stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, massage the kale leaves with a sprinkle of salt until they soften and darken in color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Core and slice the apple into thin pieces, then add to the bowl with the kale.
- Add the grated parmesan and walnuts to the salad.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine evenly.
- Serve immediately or let it chill for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For a nut-free version, you can omit the walnuts or substitute with sunflower seeds. Adjust the dressing ingredients to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Simple Kale Apple Walnut Salad, healthy salad, kale salad, apple salad, walnut salad