Kale & Apple Salad
	
		A refreshing and nutritious salad made with crisp apples, hearty kale, crunchy nuts, and a light tangy dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
	 
	
		
							- Author: sarra
 
							- Prep Time: 15 mins
 
							- Cook Time: 0 mins
 
							- Total Time: 15 mins
 
							- Yield: 4 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Salad
 
							- Method: No-cook
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
 
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
 
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
 
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
 
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
 
- 2 tbsp olive oil
 
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
 
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
 
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
 
- Salt and pepper to taste
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Wash and dry the kale, remove stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
 
- In a large bowl, massage the kale with a little olive oil for 2–3 minutes until tender.
 
- Add sliced apples, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and feta (if using) to the bowl.
 
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
 
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
 
- Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- For extra crunch, add pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
 
- Use a sweeter variety of apple like Fuji or Honeycrisp for balance.
 
- Omit the cheese for a vegan version.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 serving
 
							- Calories: 210
 
							- Sugar: 12g
 
							- Sodium: 140mg
 
							- Fat: 12g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 3g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 22g
 
							- Fiber: 4g
 
							- Protein: 4g
 
							- Cholesterol: 10mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: kale apple salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, fall salad, no-cook salad