15 minutes
A vibrant and nourishing salad featuring fresh kale, crisp apples, and aged cheddar cheese, simply dressed to let each ingredient shine.
Kale, washed and dried
bunch
Apple, cored and thinly sliced
each
Aged Cheddar Cheese, cut into small cubes
0 oz
tablespoons
Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
each
pinches
Black Pepper, freshly ground
to taste
1. Prepare the Kale
Wash the kale thoroughly to remove any dirt. Once clean, dry the leaves well using a salad spinner or a clean kitchen towel.
2. Strip and Tear Kale
Strip the kale leaves from their tough stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place them into a large bowl.
3. Massage the Kale
Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt over the kale leaves. Using your hands, gently massage the kale for about two to three minutes until the leaves darken in color and become more tender.
4. Prepare Apple and Cheddar
Core and thinly slice the apple. Cut the aged cheddar cheese into small cubes.
5. Combine Ingredients
Combine the apple slices and cheddar cubes with the massaged kale.
6. Dress the Salad
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the salad, and season with freshly ground black pepper and a bit more salt if needed. Toss everything together gently.
7. Serve
Serve your kale salad immediately or let it sit for a few minutes to allow the ingredients to meld together.
Transform the salad into a more substantial meal by adding a protein such as grilled chicken, sliced steak, chickpeas, or tofu.
Add grilled chicken strips or marinated tofu for a heartier meal.
Swap kale for spinach, arugula, or a spring mix to offer different flavors and textures.
Brighten up the salad with a mix of lemon and orange juice and a hint of zest.
Replace cheddar with feta, goat cheese, blue cheese, or shaved Parmesan for a range of tangy to pungent flavors.
crisp apple, creamy cheddar, crunchy nuts, and chewy kale.
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