Kale and Apple Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

 

 

🍎🥗 A fresh, crisp, and flavorful salad that balances earthy kale with sweet apples and a zesty vinaigrette.

Ingredients

🌱 Serves 2

For the salad:

• 3 cups chopped kale, stems removed

• 1 apple (red or green), thinly sliced

• ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped

• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds

• 2 tbsp dried cranberries or raisins (optional)

• Juice of ½ lemon (for massaging kale)

For the maple mustard vinaigrette:

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

🍁 Prep time: 10–15 minutes

1. Massage the kale:
   Place chopped kale in a bowl with lemon juice. Gently massage with your hands for 1–2 minutes until the leaves soften and turn dark green.

2. Mix the vinaigrette:
   In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. Assemble the salad:
   Add apple slices, nuts, seeds, and cranberries to the kale. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly.

4. Serve:
   Enjoy immediately or let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld beautifully.

🛒 Quick Tip

Try slicing the apples just before serving to keep them fresh and crisp.

🧡 Lovely with…

A cup of green tea or a slice of whole grain toast with almond butter.

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