Kale Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts
Crisp apples, hearty kale, and a sweet, tangy honey mustard vinaigrette come together in this quick, wholesome salad that's perfect for meal prep or a light dinner.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 646kcal
Ingredients
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Kale Salad
- 1 bunch Kale (about 8 cups) stemmed and washed
- 1 large Apple cubed
- 3 large Chicken Breasts diced and cooked
- ¼ cup Goat Cheese
Maple Candied Walnuts
- 1 cup Walnuts whole & raw
- 2 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the honey Dijon salad dressing and set aside.
Maple Candied Walnuts
- Place a sheet of parchment paper over a large plate or cutting board.
- In a medium sized fry pan, add walnuts and maple syrup. Stir well to coat the walnuts well.
- Over medium heat, consistently stirring candy the walnuts. At first the maple syrup will slightly bubble, then you will see it start to thicken, cook for 2-3 minutes, and immediately transfer walnuts to the parchment paper. Spread out into a single layer on the parchment paper and let walnuts cool for 5-10 minutes.
Salad Assembly
- In four large bowls evenly distribute the kale, cubed apple, diced cooked chicken, goat cheese, and candied walnuts.
- Serve with honey mustard vinaigrette
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1224mg | Potassium: 975mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 3485IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3mg
