Description
This Simple Kale Apple Walnut Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the crunch of kale and walnuts with the sweetness of honeycrisp apples. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bunch curly green kale (or 2 smaller bunches)
- 1 large apple (I used honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- freshly grated (ideally parmigiano reggiano)
- 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
- Start by washing the kale thoroughly and removing the tough stems.
- Tear the kale into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- To soften the kale, drizzle with a little olive oil and massage the leaves for about 2-3 minutes until they become tender.
- Chop the apple into thin slices or cubes and add it to the bowl with the kale.
- Add the freshly grated parmesan and raw walnuts to the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Simple Kale Apple Walnut Salad!
Notes
Feel free to add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a more filling meal.
- 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, kale salad, healthy recipes, apple salad, walnut salad