Kale Salad With Apples And Toasted Almonds

Kale
Kale is a superfood. According to WebMD, this hardy green vegetable, which is a member of the cabbage family, can lower cholesterol and cancer risk. It's low in calories, like most vegetables, but is also a good source of a whole range of essential nutrients, like calcium, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, copper, and fiber.


Prep Time
10 minutes

Cooking Time
10 minutes

Yields
4 servings


INGREDIENTS

FOR THE DRESSING
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp. minced shallot
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE SALAD
2 large bunches of kale, ribs removed and roughly chopped
1 apple, thinly sliced
1/2 c. dried cherries
1/2 c. toasted sliced almonds
1/4 c. crumbled feta

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, and shallot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. In a large bowl toss together kale, apples, cherries, and almonds.
4. Toss with dressing and top with feta to serve.

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