Kale Salad with Apples and Pumpkin Seeds
Serves 6
Crisp apples and toasted pumpkin seeds tossed in a tangy dressing make this salad fresh, flavorful, and impossible to resist. The bright flavors provide a welcome contrast to the rich foods typically found on the holiday table. The hearty kale leaves will hold up if dressed up to 45 minutes in advance.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch lacinato or curly kale (ribs removed and leaves sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch ribbons)
- 1 apple (thinly sliced)
- 6 radishes (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (toasted)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, honey, vinegar, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while constantly whisking.
- Add kale to bowl and massage with vinaigrette. Add apple and radish. Toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer salad to serving bowl. Just before serving, garnish with pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 6 servings)- Calories: 220
- Fat: 20.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 60.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.0 g
- Fiber: 3.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0 g
- Sugar: 5.0 g
- Protein: 5.0 g