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Kale Salad With Apples and Toasted Almonds Recipe

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A vibrant and healthy kale salad featuring crisp apples, chewy dried cherries, toasted almonds, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty dressing made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh orange juice. This refreshing salad is perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Salad

  • 2 large bunches of kale, ribs removed and roughly chopped
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and minced shallot until well combined. Season the dressing with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, stirring to incorporate all flavors.
  2. Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, add the roughly chopped kale, thinly sliced apple, dried cherries, and toasted sliced almonds. Toss these ingredients together to mix them evenly.
  3. Toss with Dressing and Serve: Pour the prepared dressing over the kale mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are coated. Finally, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top before serving to add a creamy and tangy finish.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, massage the kale with a little bit of olive oil before adding the other ingredients to soften its texture.
  • You can substitute dried cherries with dried cranberries or raisins if preferred.
  • Toasting almonds enhances their crunch and flavor; toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
  • This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to one day. Keep dressing separate if storing to maintain crispness.
  • Use a crisp apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of tartness and sweetness.

Keywords: kale salad, apple salad, toasted almonds, feta cheese salad, healthy salad, autumn salad, dried cherries salad, easy salad recipe

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