Salads

Kale and Apple Salad

A sweet and savory salad featuring apples, kale, raisins, and blue cheese in a tangy honey mustard vinaigrette.Makes 4 servings for $5.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest of the Month™
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.49
Makes4 servings
Total timeTotal15 minutes
Prep 15 minutes
Prep 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.

Salad

  • 1 large bunch kale rinsed and patted dry
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup raisins, golden raisins, or dried cherries
  • 1 large apple
  • 2 ounces blue or feta cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup pecans (optional)

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey*
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Pull kale leaves from the tough stems in the middle. Discard stems.
  2. Chop or tear the kale into bite-sized pieces. Place kale into a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Massage the leaves lightly by hand until leaves darken in color, about 2 minutes.
  3. Chop nuts and dried fruit. Add to bowl.
  4. Chop the apple into bite-sized pieces. Add to bowl.
  5. Top salad with cheese.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together. Pour dressing over salad and toss until coated. Serve immediately or let sit 10-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 1 cup
  • Sodium417mg
  • Calories271
  • Carbohydrates31g
  • Fiber3.5g
  • Fat15g
  • Protein6.1g
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 271calCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 6.1gFat: 15gSodium: 417mgFiber: 3.5g
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Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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