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Kale Salad With Apple And Pecans

Kale Salad With Apple And Pecans That's Delightfully Crunchy

This Kale Salad with Apple and Pecans is a delightful and crunchy dish, perfect for busy weeknights and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Lacinato Kale Remove ribs and slice leaves thinly.
  • 1 medium Apple (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji) Any firm variety works.
  • 1/2 cup Pecans or Walnuts Feel free to replace with your favorite nuts.
  • 1/4 cup Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano Cheese Any hard cheese can work.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can swap for avocado oil.
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Tahini Dressing Ties all flavors together.
For Toasting
  • 1 cup Fresh or Store-Bought Breadcrumbs Opt for panko for extra crispness.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adds warmth and spice.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Make the Lemon Tahini Dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and water until smooth and creamy.
  2. Toast the breadcrumbs in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Wash and dry the Lacinato kale, remove ribs, and slice the leaves thinly. Massage with salt for 2 minutes.
  4. Chop the apple into matchsticks and add to the kale bowl, along with chopped pecans or walnuts.
  5. Assemble the salad by sprinkling toasted breadcrumbs and cheese over the kale, apple, and nut mixture.
  6. Drizzle the Lemon Tahini Dressing over the salad and toss everything to combine.
  7. Serve immediately, optionally adding more cheese and seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain crunchiness. Prevent apples from browning with lemon juice. Customize nuts as desired.

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