SWEET AND NUTTY KALE SALAD RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Sweet and Nutty Kale Salad Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by tulawdog

Number Of Ingredients 15

Honey Walnut Dressing (makes about 1 cup):
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. raw honey
1/2 tsp. salt + more to taste
water, to thin
Salad:
4 cups of chopped kale (I used lacinato, but any type will work)
a few pinches of salt
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 small apple, cored and cubed (about 1 cup)
1 cup cubed pineapple
2 stalks celery, split lengthwise and chopped
1/3 cup of the dressing, or more to taste
dried cranberries and walnut pieces to garnish

Steps:

To make the dressing, process the walnuts in a food process until very finely ground. Add the honey, salt, and vinegar and continue to process until really smooth. Add water, about 1 Tbsp. at a time to reach the desired consistency. To make the salad, start by massaging the chopped kale with a few pinches of sea salt and olive oil. Add the apple, pineapple, and celery, then toss with 1/3 cup of the dressing. Reserve remaining dressing for later use. Top with walnuts and cranberries. Makes about 2 servings.