Description
Kale & Apple Salad with Maple-Tahini Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that harmonizes crunchy kale, sweet apples, and a creamy maple-tahini dressing. This salad is a delightful explosion of flavors that brightens any meal, making it perfect for quick lunches or elegant dinner parties. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it offers both taste and health benefits in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 2 medium crisp apples, sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the kale thoroughly; tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Core and slice the apples into thin wedges or cubes; add to the bowl with kale.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts and dried cranberries over the kale and apples.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust thickness with water if needed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture; gently toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg