KALE SALAD WITH APPLES AND CHEDDAR

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For a kale salad to be successful, use the most tender kale you can find and cut it into very thin filaments or chop it very finely (or both). Curly kale and Russian kale are more tender than black leaf kale. This is inspired by a wonderful salad I tried recently at the New York restaurant Northern Spy.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups very finely chopped or slivered curly kale or Russian kale (about 6 ounces on the stem, or half of a 3/4-pound bunch, stemmed and washed in two rinses of water)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds
1 apple, sweet, like a Fuji, or a sweet-tart, like a Gala, Braeburn or Pink Lady, cored and cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese, cut in 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 very small garlic clove, puréed
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Combine the kale, almonds, apple and Cheddar in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, salt, garlic and olive oil. Add to the salad, and toss well. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 161 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Kabir Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover kale. I always have a bunch of kale in my fridge, and this salad is a great way to use it up.


Edgar Rodriguez
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but this salad is delicious! The apples and cheddar really balance out the bitterness of the kale.


Sheriff A Njie Njie
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Pauyea Mcnair
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. It's a great balance of flavors.


Inam Hussain
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Jorge Flores
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover kale.


Bibek Bajgai
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Merlene Miller
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Fully Formula
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Afrin Sanika
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but this salad was amazing! The apples and cheddar really balance out the bitterness of the kale. I will definitely be making this again.


Remo Girl
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a mix of baby kale and spinach, and added some dried cranberries for a little sweetness. It was a hit with my family!


Pamela Brown
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This salad was so delicious and refreshing! I loved the combination of sweet apples, salty cheddar, and crunchy kale. I will definitely be making this again.