Get ready to revolutionize your salad experience with this mouth-watering Kale and Apple Slaw that's about to become your new obsession! Imagine a perfect harmony of crisp kale, sweet julienned apples, crunchy walnuts, and tangy vinaigrette that will make your taste buds dance with joy. This isn't just another boring salad – it's a nutritional powerhouse that combines fresh ingredients into a surprisingly addictive dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 large apple, julienned
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the kale under cold running water, then pat dry completely with clean kitchen towels or paper towels.
- Remove the tough central stem from the kale leaves and finely chop the leaves into thin, bite-sized pieces using a sharp chef's knife.
- Wash the apple and cut it into thin julienne strips, ensuring to remove the core and seeds beforehand. For best presentation, leave the apple skin on for added color and nutrition.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale, julienned apple, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar and olive oil to create the dressing. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the kale mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Let the slaw sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow the kale to slightly soften and absorb the dressing flavors.
- Before serving, give the slaw a final gentle toss and adjust seasoning if needed.
Tips
- Massage the kale: Spend an extra minute massaging the chopped kale with a bit of olive oil to help break down its tough fibers and make it more tender.
- Choose the right apple: Use a crisp, slightly tart apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture contrast.
- Toast the walnuts: For an extra layer of flavor, lightly toast the chopped walnuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding them to the slaw.
- Make ahead friendly: This slaw actually gets better after sitting for a while, so don't be afraid to prepare it in advance. The flavors will meld together beautifully.
- Customize your slaw: Feel free to swap raisins for dried cranberries or add some crumbled feta cheese for an extra flavor punch.Pro tip: Let the slaw sit for at least 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to mingle and the kale to soften slightly – this is when the magic happens!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
