Description
You won’t regret making his fresh and easy kale salad! Crisp, nutrient rich, it dances with flavour and texture. Its dressing is simple, yet perfect.
Ingredients
- 7 cups kale
- 1/3 cup raisins (see notes)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1 apple cored and diced
- 1 cup walnut pieces toasted
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Remove the tough stems and tear the kale leaves into small pieces with your fingers.
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Rinse and pat the kale dry.
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Use a knife to chop the kale finely.
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Gently massage the kale leaves to soften them.
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Toast the walnuts in a small frying pan on medium heat until lightly golden.
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Core and dice the apple into bite-sized pieces.
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Mix the dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid, then shake well.
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In a large bowl, combine kale, raisins, feta, apple, toasted walnuts, and hemp seeds. Coat everything with the dressing.
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Taste and adjust the flavor if necessary, with a little more lemon juice, garlic or sea salt.
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Chill the kale salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Enjoy!
Notes
You can replace the raisins with cranberries or dried cherries. For many more substitution ideas, check out the Substitution section above.