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Crunchy kale salad on platter
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Crunchy Kale Salad Recipe

Apples, sunflower seeds, nuts and chickpeas add lots of texture to this crunchy kale salad, and the sweet-tangy dressing is irresistible!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups finely chopped kale curly kale and tuscan kale
  • 1 granny smith apple cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 1 sweet apple cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 2 ounces feta cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped candied nuts
  • ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Herbs de Provence
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup crispy chickpeas

Instructions

  • Combine the kale, apples, feta, nuts and cranberries together in a large bowl or serving platter.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, orange marmalade, garlic powder, herbs, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with sunflower seeds and chickpeas.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2201IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg