Kale Apple Salad
This Kale Apple Salad is a quick 15-minute recipe that transforms hearty kale into a tender and flavorful salad through a simple massage technique. Sweet crisp apple slices, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and a honey lemon dressing make this a fast and nutritious meal.
A nourishing 15-minute massaged kale salad with crisp apple, pumpkin seeds, and a bright honey lemon dressing.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
salad
dressing
Instructions
Prep and massage the kale
Remove the tough stems from the kale and slice the leaves into thin ribbons. Place in a large bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt, then massage firmly with your hands for 2 minutes until softened.
Make the dressing
Whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Add the toppings
Thinly slice the apples and add them to the massaged kale along with the pumpkin seeds.
Dress and serve
Pour the honey lemon dressing over the salad and toss everything together well. Serve immediately or let sit 5 minutes for deeper flavor.
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