Description
A crunchy, colorful, and fresh salad featuring kale, crisp apples, creamy white cheddar, toasted pecans, and juicy pomegranate seeds. Tossed in a zesty lemon olive oil dressing, it’s the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and tangy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 large crisp apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add chopped kale and massage gently with a splash of olive oil and lemon juice to soften.
- Add the sliced apples, cubed cheddar, pecans, and pomegranate seeds to the bowl.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and maple syrup (if using) to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Massage the kale well for a tender texture.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for more flavor depth.
- Toast the pecans for added crunch and aroma.
- Cube the cheddar instead of shredding for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg