on Mar 25, 2022, Updated Apr 09, 2024
Why You’ll Love The Adele Salad
You’ll love the simplicity of this kale salad, combining crisp kale 🥬 leaves with diced apples or pears and toasted walnuts. Tossed in a light and tangy dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and honey, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness, crunch, and freshness. Whether as a side or a standalone meal, this salad shines ☀️ with its vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients.
How to Prepare The Adele Salad
🥬 Remove the stems from the kale using the loop on your tongs. Then wash and thoroughly dry the kale leaves with a salad spinner. Next, chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. 🍎 Finely dice the celery rib and apple. 🔥 Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them. Once toasted, chop them roughly. 🥣 In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale (or lettuce), diced celery, diced apple or pear, and toasted walnuts. 🍋 In a separate small bowl or small mason jar, whisk or shake (with the lid on) the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or agave), salt, and parsley to make the dressing. 🌿 Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl and toss the salad gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. 🥗 Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for The Adele Salad
Feel free to mix and match these variations and substitutions to create your own unique and delicious version of The Adele Salad!
Best Served With
A protein like my Grilled Chicken Thighs Some roasted chickpeas or tofu for a plant-based protein A crusty bread like my No Knead Peasant Bread
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