Crunchy Kale Fall Salad
This crunchy kale salad combines apples, kale, toasted almonds, and a creamy miso mustard dressing. An easy fall kale salad perfect for meal prep, lunches, and holiday dinners.
Ingredients
Miso Mustard Dressing:
- 1 teaspoon light miso
- 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Kale and Apple Salad:
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and finely chopped (about 4 cups chopped and tightly packed kale)
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 large apple, cored and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 parsnip, peeled and thinly sliced (⅓ cup)
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced (⅓ cup)
- ⅓ cup chopped chives
- ⅓ cup chopped almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare dressing: whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth.1 teaspoon light miso, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- Add oil: drizzle slowly while whisking until creamy.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Massage kale: toss with dressing and soften for 1 minute.1 bunch kale
- Combine salad: add all ingredients and mix well.1 large apple, 1 parsnip, 1 stalk celery, ⅓ cup chopped chives, salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Finish: top with almonds and serve immediately.⅓ cup chopped almonds
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 104mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
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