Walnut apple kale salad
My summer menu consist of many different types of salads. One example, this walnut apple kale salad that is nothing but refreshing, nutrient dense and full of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Every single time I make a salad I always make my own dressing and for this walnut apple kale salad it was no different. This time around I made one of my family’s favorite dressing, a dijon mustard salad dressing that is extremely easy to make and much economical and healthy than store bought.
The greens I used for this salad were Earthbound Farm Kale Italia blend. It is composed of baby kale, baby arugula, radicchio, and baby mizuna. These fresh, organic baby greens add bright color and deep flavor can be added to a wide array of recipes, from salads to sautés, pastas, risottos, pizzas and more.
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Salad recipes variations are endless. For this one I used a mixture of walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese and apples. You can also use pears, almond or even any other type of cheese you may like. Sometimes I have used goat cheese which is also very good.
Even though this walnut apple kale salad is super easy to put together it tastes superb. It is one of my favorite salads to make when we have company. It is always a hit and people are always asking me for the recipe. Now I will be able to direct them to the blog for it.
I hope you get to make this awesome walnut apple kale salad. Stop buying store bought salad dressings, they are done in just about 2 minutes and taste way better and for this walnut apple kale salad is just perfect!
Enjoy!
PrintWalnut apple kale salad
Miryam's original recipe
Yield: 6 servings
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 large organic apples, sliced
- 10 oz Earthbound Farm Kale Italia Blend
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbs honey
- 1 tsp crush black pepper
Directions:
In a large bowl add the salad ingredients.
In a small mixing bowl, with a wire whisk, add the dressing ingredients and mix. Pour dressing over the salad and mix through. Serve immediately.
NOTE: Depending on the dijon mustard brand you use for the salad dressing your recipe may taste more vinegry, if that is the case just add more olive oil. Make sure you use a good dijon mustard brand!
This conversation is sponsored by Earthbound Farm. The opinions and text are all mine.
Hello there. My name is Miryam and I am the clinical dietitian and Physician Assistant behind Eat Good 4 Life. My wish is to inspire you to start cooking healthier so that you can live a longer and happier life. Thanks for stopping by (
such a gorgeous salad.. love that you used kale for extra nutrients! Perfect for the summer1
Once again, you’ve swayed me by using kale! I need to try this out now! Yum! Also…cranberries + walnuts + feta = epic.
Not way I can find those kale leaves over here at this time of year..but I guess I can replace them with arugula. The salad looks totally delicious.
Wow! I made this salad for my family and my son’s girlfriend said it was the best thing that I have ever made for her. With that vote of confidence I took it to my sonority weekend, AGD sisters for 40 plus years. Another set of raves, and I sent out your link. I’m not sure how I found you , but I’m sure it had to do with food :). After reading your blog the connections blew me away. My mom lives in Carlsbad too, but I have a dear friend with CF waiting for lungs that really drew me to you. I shared your blog with her today and I hope it gives her hope and strength.
I am so glad this was liked by so many people. So easy, healthy, and tasty. It is also one of my favorite salads too :-) Thanks for stopping by.
Hello Miryam, Your recipe is magnificent. I made it yesterday and my husband liked it. Thanks for sharing.