DEB'S KALE SALAD WITH APPLE, CRANBERRIES AND PECANS RECIPE

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Deb's Kale Salad with Apple, Cranberries and Pecans Recipe image

Provided by KathyCooks

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salad
1/2 cup pecans
8 ounces kale
4 to 5 medium radishes
1/2 cup dried cranberries (or cherries)
1 medium Granny Smith apple
2 ounces soft goat cheese, chilled
Dressing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
1 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spread the pecans on a baking tray.Toast them until lightly golden and fragrant, about 5 to 10 minutes, tossing them once or twice to make sure they bake evenly. Remove the tray from the oven and set them aside to cool. 2. Pull the kale leaves off from the tough stems and discard the stems. Use a chef's knife to chop the kale into small, bite-sized pieces. Transfer the kale to a big salad bowl. Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt over the kale and massage the leaves with your hands by lightly scrunching big handfuls at a time, until the leaves are darker in color and fragrant. 3. Thinly slice the radishes (this is easier to do if you first chop off the root end so you can place the base of the radish flat against your cutting board). Add them to the bowl. 4. Coarsely chop the pecans and cherries and add them to the bowl. Chop the apple into small, bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl as well. Crumble the goat cheese over the top. 5. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together and pour the dressing over the salad. Toss until the salad is evenly coated with dressing. Serve immediately, or for even better flavor, let the salad marinate in the dressing for 10 to 20 minutes beforehand.

Invader Jimm
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The dressing is a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less olive oil.


Sarwar Abdulla
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less apples or cranberries.


Dgf Fty
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


selina eddie
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and antioxidants.


Ty Kk
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining!


Hamza Fatayri
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This salad is delicious! I especially love the dressing. It's tangy and flavorful, and it really brings all the flavors of the salad together.


Ghanshyam Pokharel
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great salad to bring to parties or potlucks.


Hakar Vai
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover kale. I also added some chopped chicken to make it a more complete meal.


Kodi Kimura
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The apples and cranberries add a nice sweetness, while the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


mazher hussain
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This salad is easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.


Fauziya Jimmo
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I'm not usually a fan of kale salads, but this one is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the cranberries and pecans add a nice crunch.


Musa Mirza
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Hermine
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This kale salad is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of greens. The combination of kale, apples, cranberries, and pecans is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful.