Description
A vibrant salad featuring the earthy notes of kale, the sweetness of apples, and the savory crunch of bacon, complemented by tart cranberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 crisp apples, diced (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the kale under cold water and pat dry. Remove tough stems and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Reserve a bit of bacon grease and drain the bacon on a paper towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine kale, chopped apples, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Crumble the crispy bacon and cheese over the top and give one final light toss.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for about 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Massage the kale gently before adding the dressing to soften its texture. Letting the salad sit before serving helps the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, kale salad, apple salad, holiday recipes, healthy salad