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Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound curly kale (about 2 large bunches)
- 1 large Gala apple, julienned
- 2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 3/4 cup unsalted slivered almonds, toasted
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced red onion, very thinly sliced
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Chill the dressing.
- Prepare the kale by removing leaves from ribs, rinsing, and slicing into ribbons.
- In a large bowl, combine kale, apple, carrots, almonds, cheese, and red onion.
- Dress the salad with the chilled vinaigrette and toss thoroughly.
- Serve the salad fresh for best flavors.
Notes
Select fresh, vibrant kale leaves for the best taste and texture.
Feel free to try different apple varieties for a unique flavor.
Watch the almonds while toasting to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10