Autumn Kale Apple Salad with Goat Cheese & Pistachios
Description
This fall-inspired kale apple salad is simple yet flavorful. Made with tender baby kale and tossed with a thyme and maple vinaigrette, this salad is delicious with any fall menu.
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Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 container baby kale 5 ounces or 5 cups chopped kale
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple cored and thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled fresh goat cheese 2 ounces
- ¼ cup roasted and salted shelled pistachios
- For the vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 3 teaspoons minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the salad:
- In a serving bowl combine kale, apple, goat cheese, and pistachios.
For the vinaigrette:
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, shallot, and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, toss to combine and serve.
Notes
Add some protein to make this salad a main dish. I like to add grilled chicken, crispy prosciutto or crispy tofu.
Equipment you'll need for this recipe:
- Large bowl—that's it!
Nutrition
Serving: 1½ cupsCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7.5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 108mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g
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