Sweet & Simple “Go-To” Kale Salad

This massaged kale salad is a classic around here. Lightly sweet, refreshing, and full of texture and flavor, it pairs well with basically everything and takes only a few minutes to throw together.

Ingredients

3 cups kale

1 medium apple

3 tbsp raisins

1 tbsp raw honey

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp lemon juice

2 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp salt

Optional Extras

¼ cup walnuts

2 tbsp dried cherries

Preparation

Wash the kale thoroughly and set aside in the colander.

Make the dressing in the bottom of your salad bowl by whisking together honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and cinnamon.

Add the kale into the salad bowl and massage the kale for two to three minutes or until the dressing has made the leaves somewhat soft and the kale has been reduced in size by about a third. Don’t massage for too long though or you will destroy all the fibers in the kale and it will become overly soft. Taste a little piece of the kale every so often until you reach a consistency you enjoy.

Add the finely diced apple, chopped walnuts, raisins, and cherries. Toss together lightly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 recipe without extra add-ins (one massive salad)

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 167

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 624mg26%
Potassium 526mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Dietary Fiber 6g24%

Sugars 19g
Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 504%
Vitamin C 125%
Calcium 180%
Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Sweet & Simple “Go-To” Kale Salad