Description
A nutrient-dense chopped kale salad featuring crisp apples and fresh berries, dressed in a zesty citrus-basil vinaigrette for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups lacinato kale, stemmed and finely chopped
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove ribs from kale and chop into thin ribbons.
- Place kale in a bowl with a splash of olive oil and salt; massage with hands for 2 minutes until tender.
- In a jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, maple syrup, and chopped basil.
- Dice the apple and slice the strawberries.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the massaged kale and toss to coat.
- Gently fold in the apples, blueberries, and strawberries.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately or chill.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw/Chopping
- Cuisine: American