It's almost Spring....after Spring comes Summer....with Summer comes bathing suits. On that note, it's time for some delicious salads. This is one that I've been addicted to lately. It's quick, it's easy, it's wicked healthy and by golly it's delicious.
You can use any apple you like but I chose a Granny Smith. Whatever apple you choose, make sure it has a nice crispness. Likewise with the walnuts....you can substitute with another nut or seed. I've also added dried cranberries before as well.
When it comes to Kale in a salad, you need to massage the leaves. You heard me. Massage. Rub em'. This helps to break down the kale a bit which helps with it's texture and with digestion too! Make this salad 30 minutes ahead of time. The dressing helps to gently wilt and mingle all the flavours together.
Nom Nom...
Serves 4 as a side or 2 as a main
1 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
1 1/2 tsp honey
Half bunch of Kale
1 Apple, diced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine olive oil, lemon juice and honey in a small dish and set aside.
Strip the leaves of kale off the hard stalk. Either gently squeeze the kale in your hands or roll up a bunch of leaves and roll them back and forth on a cutting board to massage them. Thinly slice the leaves and place in a bowl. Add the apple, onion, Feta, walnuts and dressing.
Toss the salad well to distribute the dressing. Taste for salt and pepper. It may not need salt but will need some pepper. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving.
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