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Kale Salad With Apple And Pecans

Vibrant Kale Salad With Apple And Pecans for a Nutritious Boost

This Kale Salad With Apple And Pecans is a delightful blend of crunchy greens, sweet apples, and nutty pecans, dressed in a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Lacinato Kale Massage to tenderize
  • 1 medium Apple (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji) Cut into matchsticks
  • 0.5 cups Pecans or Walnuts Chopped
  • 0.25 cups Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano Cheese Any hard cheese can substitute
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can be swapped with avocado oil
  • 0.25 cups Lemon Tahini Dressing Consider making it in advance
For Extra Crunch
  • 0.5 cups Fresh or Store-Bought Breadcrumbs Opt for panko for extra crispness
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • skillet
  • Salad spinner
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, flaky sea salt, and a splash of water until smooth and creamy. Set aside while you prepare the salad.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Rinse the Lacinato kale under cold water, then dry it completely. Remove tough ribs and slice leaves thinly. Massage with flaky sea salt for about 2 minutes.
  4. Slice the apple into matchsticks and coarsely chop the pecans or walnuts.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine kale, apples, and nuts. Add toasted breadcrumbs and toss gently.
  6. Drizzle the Lemon Tahini Dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve immediately, optionally adding extra cheese and seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best quality, dress the salad just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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