Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad that perfectly balances the earthy notes of kale with the bright, crisp sweetness of Honeycrisp apples and fresh raspberries. This refreshing dish is finished with a zesty lemon-honey dressing and a crunch of toasted walnuts. It is an incredibly fast, healthy, and versatile meal perfect for quick lunches or as a stunning, colorful side dish at any family gathering.
Ingredients
4 cups kale, stems removed and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 medium Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apple, diced
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, place the thinly sliced kale leaves.
Drizzle the kale with a small amount of olive oil and massage with your hands for 1-2 minutes until tender and dark green.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Add the diced apples, fresh raspberries, and toasted walnuts to the bowl with the kale.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
To ensure the best texture, massage the kale thoroughly to remove bitterness. You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds. For a vegan option, swap honey for agave nectar or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg