Why Should You Try This Recipe?
This kale Waldorf salad was inspired by Whole Foods and my chicken Waldorf salad recipe. I know you will love it because:
Healthy and nutritious: Packed full of dark leafy greens, fruit, nuts, and healthy fats, it’s a hearty salad recipe to keep you full and satisfied.Ready in less than 20 minutes: Most of the work is in the preparation of ingredients. Once that’s out of the way, all you have to do is massage, toss, and enjoy.Super customizable: With plenty of options to swap out one ingredient for another, you can truly make this kale salad your own.
Ingredients
The ingredients for this Waldorf kale salad come in three parts – massaged kale, dressing and salad.
Kale: For the massaged kale, gather together kale, olive oil, and kosher salt.Salad Dressing: For the salad dressing ingredients, you will need mayonnaise, plain yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper.Salad ingredients: Gather together an apple, red seedless grapes, celery, walnuts, and raisins.
How to Make
This kale version takes the same approach as a classic Waldorf salad with a typical mayonnaise base. And it’s ready in a few easy steps. Here’s how to do it:
Serving Suggestions
Massaged kale Waldorf salad is best served right away for the ultimate crunch and texture notes. I love to serve it as:
Light Lunch: Enjoy it just as is, and save any leftovers for lunch the next day.Main Meal: Top it off with baked chicken breasts, turkey bacon, steak or roasted portobello mushrooms and Fajita Veggies to keep it vegetarian.Appetizer / Side Dish: Serve it as an appetizer or side dish to heartier meals like chicken fricassee or turkey meatloaf.
How to Store
This kale salad with apples and walnuts will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. After the 3-day mark, the fruit and vegetables will become mushy.
Other Salad Recipes You’ll Enjoy:
Apple Salad RecipeShaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
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