Cranberry Apple Pecan Kale Salad Recipe
I know kale gets a bad rap, but I promise this salad will have the biggest kale haters swooning over it! It’s topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and my favorite part – bacon!
Servings: 4 small servings or 2 large servings
Calories: 676kcal
Ingredients
- 6 c. kale chopped
- 1 apple cut into 1/4-inch chunks
- 2/3 c. candied pecans whole or coarsely chopped
- 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 c. dried cranberries
For the dressing:
- 1 tbsp. shallot coarsley chopped
- 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp. apple cider or apple juice
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp. coarse kosher sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 c. olive oil or mild tasting oil
Instructions
- In a medium serving bowl combine kale, apple, pecans, bacon, and cranberries
- In a small food processor combine the ingredients for the dressing. Pulse until creamy and emulsified.
- Toss salad in dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
-You can easily add feta or gorgonzola cheese, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or grilled chicken to make this a more substantial salad.
-Don't like kale? Swap it out for shave brussels sprouts or a mixed greens!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 1919mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 35488IU | Vitamin C: 428mg | Calcium: 582mg | Iron: 6mg