Description
A vibrant salad combining earthy kale, tart apples, dried cranberries, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch kale, washed and torn
- 2 tart apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 4 slices crispy bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup feta or goat cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the kale by washing it thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Massage the kale for about two minutes until it softens.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bits.
- Chop the apples, leaving the skin on for added texture. Toss them in a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Combine the kale, apples, dried cranberries, nuts, and bacon in a large salad bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the salad with the dressing until well-coated, then sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability and preference, such as using spinach instead of kale or crispy chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, kale, apple, bacon, cranberries, healthy, side dish