This harvest kale salad is the perfect fresh, light and crunchy accompaniment to the rich and hearty flavors that come with the holidays plus we love the bursts of fall flavor from the cranberries and apple slices.
Serve alongside one of our turkeys and you’ll have a very fine holiday dinner indeed.
INGREDIENTS
- 4-6 cups kale, shredded
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ black pepper
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- ⅓ cup pepitas
- 4 oz. feta or goat cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl, add kale, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Massage gently with your hands for 3-5 minutes, then let rest for 5-10 minutes.
While kale is resting, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallot, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. While whisking, slowly add remaining ⅓ cup olive oil. Whisk until fully emulsified.
Add the apples, cranberries, and toasted pecans to the kale and toss well. Add the vinaigrette and toss again to combine. Top the salad with pepitas and cheese.