Kale Salad with Figs, Apple & Goat Cheese
This kale salad with figs is a fresh and colorful winter salad that’s bursting with flavor and texture.
Servings :
Calories : 190kcal
Ingredients
- 9 oz (250 g) kale
- ¼ cup (40 g) walnuts
- 4 dried figs, or fresh ones if available, finely sliced
- 1 apple, finely sliced
- ½ cup (75 g) goat cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, or balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Toast chopped walnuts in a skillet without oil until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Remove kale from the stalk (either by hand or with a knife) and chop finely. Then wash kale and spin dry using a salad spinner.
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a glass jar and shake well or whisk them together in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add kale to a large bowl with roughly ¾ of the dressing. Now, get your clean hands in and massage the kale for a few minutes.
- Cut apples and figs into fine strips and arrange on the kale. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese.
- Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve!
Notes
Keeps fresh for 1 day. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Vegan Version: Omit goat cheese or replace with a vegan feta cheese!
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6465IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 2mg
