Kale Apple And Cranberry Salad With Caramelized Oni

Name: Kale Apple And Cranberry Salad With Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh kale; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 red onion, julienned; 2 stalk celery; 4 scallions, chopped; 2 Granny Smith Apples; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds; 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons mustard; 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh kale
1/2 cup olive oil
1 red onion, julienned
2 stalk celery
4 scallions, chopped
2 Granny Smith Apples
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 lemon
3 tablespoons mustard
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
salt to taste

1
Cut the thick stem from the kale and rip the leaves into 2 inch-pieces. Sprinkle with pinch of sea salt and couple tablespoons of olive oil. Massage the leaves for 5 minutes.
2
Heat half of the olive oil and cook the onions until golden. Remove from the heat and spoon the caramelized onions onto dish lined with paper towel.
3
Peel the apples, seed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
4
Zest the lemon over the kale and add the celery, the scallions, the apple pieces and the cranberries. Toss well.
5
Whisk the mustard with the vinegar and the rest of the olive oil. Drizzle the dressing over the kale mixture. Toss well and spoon into serving salad dish.
6
Sprinkle with the toasted almonds, top with the caramelized onions and enjoy.

486

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh kale, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 red onion, julienned, 2 stalk celery, and more.

Yes, Kale Apple And Cranberry Salad With Caramelized Onions falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Kale Apple And Cranberry Salad With Caramelized Onions

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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