Sweet and Nutty Kale Salad

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• Honey Walnut Dressing (makes about 1 cup):
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. raw honey
• 1/2 tsp. salt + more to taste
• water, to thin
• Salad:
• 4 cups of chopped kale (I used lacinato, but any type will work)
• a few pinches of salt
• 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small apple, cored and cubed (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup cubed pineapple
• 2 stalks celery, split lengthwise and chopped
• 1/3 cup of the dressing, or more to taste
• dried cranberries and walnut pieces to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

To make the dressing, process the walnuts in a food process until very finely ground.
Add the honey, salt, and vinegar and continue to process until really smooth.
Add water, about 1 Tbsp. at a time to reach the desired consistency.
To make the salad, start by massaging the chopped kale with a few pinches of sea salt and olive oil. Add the apple, pineapple, and celery, then toss with 1/3 cup of the dressing. Reserve remaining dressing for later use. Top with walnuts and cranberries.
Makes about 2 servings.