On a scale of 1-10 how “basic” are you when it comes to fall? No shame! I rank pretty high up there on the scale. I just love the fall season & all the fresh produce it yields. So whether you want a “basic” solo salad or add to a dinner party menu this fall salads has all your fall “basic” needs covered.
Fall Crunch Salad
Celebrating the bounty of fall in this crunchy, fresh & tangy salad.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 3 cups kale, chopped
- 1 medium honeycrisp apple about 1 cup
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/8 cup golden raisins or cranberry raisins
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Apple Butter Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette by whisking together all the ingredients. Add water one teaspoon at a time if you need to thin it out to reach desired consistency. Set aside.
- Prep the kale leaves. Wash, dry, de-stem & tear into bite size pieces.
- Place the kale in a large bowl. Add about 1 tbsp of vinaigrette & gently massage the kale leaves by gently squeezing the greens with your hands until the leaves just begin to soften.
- Slice your apple into thin slices.
- Add the apple, pecans, raisins & pomegranate to the kale & toss well.
- Serve salad with dressing on the side.
Notes
Massaging the kale softens the fibers & aids in digestion so don’t omit this step.
No kale on hand? Sick of kale’n it? Swap for your favorite greens instead.
Enjoy!