Apple & Kale Salad

 

You can use whatever greens you like but I prefer kale for this one. I like the hearty leaves of kale in general but this salad would also be good with Arugula. 

You can add protein like chicken or egg to the salad as well. 

1 or 2 Apples, diced and diced 

3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 

1/2 cup raisins if you want some in every bite 

1/2 a sweet or purple onion, chopped 

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, goat, feta or parmesean cheese 

3/4 cups walnuts - chopped 

Cinnamon to coat walnuts 

Powdered sugar to coat walnuts 

Kale, arugula or mixed greens

Dressing: 

3/4 unflavored yogurt or a yogurt of your choice 

3 Tablespoons Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

1 - 2 Tablespoons dark balsamic Vinegar like the Traditional 18 year balsamic or the Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar 

2 Tablespoons cheese 

1 tsp honey 

1/2 tsp whole grain mustard (optional) I didn't add this 

salt and Pepper to taste 

 

Directions: 

Step 1: Cut your apples and onions and combine in a bowl with raisins and lemon juice and set aside. Add some of your cheese to this bowl too. 

Step 2: In a small pan toast your walnuts. Remove from heat and toss with cinnamon and sugar. Taste - Yum!

Step 3: In a blender, combine all of the dressing ingredients and pulse until smooth. Taste test 

Step 4: Put your arugula in a bowl and add your dressing. Massage it into the kale with your hands to soften your kale and get it on all of the leaves. 

Add your apple topping and walnuts and enjoy!