Antioxidant-rich kale is even better for you when eaten raw. Thin strips are softened in a light lemon dressing, then tossed with the savory-sweet blend of apple, dates, almonds and cheese. A little pecorino goes a long way in giving this nutritious salad a satisfying depth of flavor.

Kale and Apple Salad

lemon juice

olive oil

Kosher salt

kale, ribs removed, leaves

dates

Honeycrisp apple

almonds,

Pecorino, finely grated (1/4 cup)

black pepper

Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the kale, toss to coat and let stand 10 minutes. 

While the kale stands, cut the dates into thin slivers and the apple into thin matchsticks. Add the dates, apples, almonds and cheese to the kale. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.

Fresh, healthy, and delicious. Some prep, but can make a lot and have it for days.<br />On a leftover day I added a couple blue cheese crumbles which added a different zing for fun.

Holy cow this is an excellent salad, new fav!  I added 2 tsp apple cider vinegar to the dressing to complement the apple, and subbed toasted pecans for the almonds and an herbed, crumbled goat cheese for the pecorino.  Highly recommend the (medjool) dates - omitted them the 1st time, used them the 2nd time I made it, and they are a great touch.  Incredible!

Loved this didn't have all the ingredients so substitute almonds for some pine nuts and pecans roasted. I didn't have dates so substitute with crude cranberry and a splash of apricots jam. This will be made exactly next time. This went very well with Vs Moroccan pork roast. Yum yum and yummy.

Such a Yummy Salad! <br />This salad with such a hit we had it three nights in a row. It’s going to be one of my go to salads especially because Honey crisp apples are around all the time now. I used organic girl baby kale and spring mix because that’s what I had on hand and I used feta cheese but other than that I stuck to the recipe and it was amazing!<br />5 stars for sure, I have passed this recipe on several times already. It’s definitely a hit

Delish! I added Brussels sprouts for a little more texture and crunch! 

Loved this salad!  Quick and easy and delicious!  I did not have dates so I substituted apricots. Yummy.  And, no pecorino, but shaved parmesan worked just as well. No Honeycrisp, but fuji worked just fine. This one's a keeper.

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kale and apple salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Cost: $6.29 /serving

Author : Food Network Kitchen

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