Description
Kale & Apple Salad with Maple-Tahini Dressing is a refreshing and nutritious dish that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh kale, crisp apples, and a creamy, nutty dressing. This versatile salad is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. With its delightful crunch and sweet-tangy notes, this salad not only nourishes your body but also pleases your palate. Enjoy every colorful bite as you savor the goodness of seasonal ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ? cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ? cup walnuts, toasted
- ? cup tahini
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse kale leaves under cold water and dry gently. Remove tough stems and chop leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Massage the kale with a drizzle of olive oil for about two minutes until softened.
- Core and slice the apple thinly (no need to peel) and add it to the bowl with kale.
- Toss in shredded carrots, sliced red onion, and toasted walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to ensure everything is coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg