Using ingredients like apples or pumpkins doesn’t have to be limited to dessert recipes when fall rolls around. As lovely as apple pie may be, a kale apple salad recipe like this can be just as yummy.
Salads make a wonderful base for seasonal ingredients, and this kale salad is no exception. For this recipe, you’re going to use apple slices, dried cranberries, pecans, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed with chopped kale leaves.
If you find kale leaves to be too tough for your preference, one trick is to remove the stems from your kale then shred the leaves into fine ribbons, either with a sharp knife or a food processor. You’ll find the kale much easier to eat this way.
For the apple component of this kale apple salad, you can use any type of apple that you want. If you like a tart apple, use a Granny Smith green apple. If you prefer crisp and sweet, Honeycrisp or Gala apples work well.
The vinaigrette for this delicious fall salad recipe is a honey vinaigrette, made with honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and some salt and pepper. These ingredients are whisked together then poured over this irresistible kale apple salad.
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Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped kale
- 2 small apples sliced (stems and core removed)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- Dressing:
- 4 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the kale, apple slices, cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together. Pour this dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Additional information
Recipe adapted from homemadefoodjunkie.com
