SaladSide DishLunch

Kale and Apple Salad

Name: Kale and Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 250 g kale stems removed, thinly sliced; 2 pcs apple cored and thinly sliced; 0.25 pcs red onion thinly sliced; 4 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1 clove garlic minced; 0.5 tsp dijon mustard; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.13 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp pumpkin seed toasted

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

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain mustard, sesame, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

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

72%Score

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

Storage

Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.