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Kale Apple Salad
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This kale apple salad is sweet and crunchy with tart green apples, tender massaged kale, sweet dried cranberries, and pecans tied together with a simple tangy dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Salad
Keyword: Kale Apple Salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 cups kale leaves, chopped and washed
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1 green apple, cored and sliced
  • ¼ cup pecans, coarsely chopped and toasted (optional)
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Salad Dressing:

  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free yogurt, plain
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2-3 tbsp water

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix all of the salad dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Add all of your chopped kale in a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle in your dressing, then use your hands to gently massage the dressing into the kale leaves for a couple of minutes until the leaves darken a bit and become more tender.
  • Add the celery, cucumber, apples, pecans, and cranberries to the kale, then toss lightly to mix all the salad ingredients.
  • Serve and enjoy!