Kale Crunch Salad
This fresh and vibrant Kale Crunch Salad combines thinly sliced curly kale, shredded cabbage, crisp apple, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a tangy apple‑cider‑vinegar dressing sweetened with maple syrup. Massaging the kale softens it beautifully, and the salad can be enjoyed right away or marinated for even more tender, flavorful greens.
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale stalks removed, thinly sliced (about 8-10 loosely packed cups)
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pepper to preference
- 1 chopped apple
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients for dressing. (Or add ingredients to a jar with a lid and shake to emulsify.)
- Add kale to a large bowl. Add in the dressing and massage firmly for 3-5 minutes, until the kale has softened and shrunk considerably in volume.
- Toss in the shredded cabbage and green onions. Top with sliced toasted almonds and any other optional add-ins when ready to serve.
- The salad can be served immediately, or it can be marinated for several hours or even overnight and the greens will continue to tenderize.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 357mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3311IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.