Apple Walnut Kale Salad Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Apple Walnut Kale Salad Recipe packed with flavor, crunch, and nutrition. Perfect for light lunches, sides, or meal prep.
Print Pin Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl For massaging kale and tossing the salad
- 1 Sharp knife Essential for slicing apples and chopping walnuts
- 1 Salad spinner Helps dry kale thoroughly after washing
- 1 Small whisk or lidded jar For mixing or shaking the vinaigrette
- 1 Mandoline slicer (optional) For thin, even apple slices
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 6 cups fresh kale stems removed, chopped
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries or substitute raisins
- 0.25 cup goat cheese or feta optional; omit for vegan
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Massage kale with olive oil and salt until soft
- Slice apples and toast walnuts until fragrant
- Whisk vinaigrette ingredients until well combined
- Toss salad with dressing, rest 10 minutes, then serve
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5100IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg