Kale and Apple Salad
This refreshing kale and apple salad combines the crispness of apples with the tender chewiness of kale, all tossed in a bright lemon-tahini dressing. It's a simple yet satisfying vegan meal or side dish that comes together quickly.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 202 kcal
Allergen information: may contain mustard, sesame, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
salad
- 250 gkale, stems removed, thinly sliced
- 2 pcsapple, cored and thinly sliced
- 0.25 pcsred onion, thinly sliced
dressing
- 4 tbsptahini
- 2 tbsplemon juice
- 2 tbspwater
- 1 tspmaple syrup
- 1 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 tspdijon mustard
- 0.25 tspsalt
- 0.13 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbsppumpkin seed, toasted
Equipment
whisk · knife · large mixing bowl · small bowl · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the sliced kale in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the kale and massage it with your hands for 2-3 minutes until it softens and brightens in color.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Massaging the kale breaks down tough fibers, making it more palatable and easier to digest.
- 3
Add the sliced apple and red onion to the bowl with the massaged kale.
- 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, maple syrup, minced garlic, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If the dressing is too thick, add a little more water, one teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the kale and apple mixture.
- 6
Toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
About 1 min
- 7
Let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: This resting time also helps the kale to further tenderize.
- 8
Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 202kcal
- Protein
- 7.1g
- Carbs
- 24.4g
- Fat
- 11.1g
- Fibre
- 6.3g
- Sugar
- 11.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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