Kale Apple Slaw with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
This Kale Apple Slaw is the perfect seasonal hearty green salad. Fresh lemony shredded kale is paired with apples and carrots then tossed in a sweet yet tangy maple dijon vinaigrette. The whole thing is topped which candied nuts for an added textural crunch
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Homemade Dressing
- 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 pinch Fresh Cracked Pepper
For the Kale Slaw
- 4 cups Lacinato Kale thinly shaved and packed
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ large Lemon juiced
- 2 large Red Apples grated (about 3 cups)
- 2 large Carrots grated (about 1 cup)
- ¼ cup Candied Nuts of choice *optional
Instructions
For the Homemade Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dijon, a hefty pinch of salt and a fresh cracks of fresh ground pepper. Set aside.
For the Kale Slaw
- Add shaved lacinato kale to a large bowl and drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Massage the mixture with your hands for 30 seconds to one minute or until slightly softened.
- Add the grated apples and the shaved carrots on top then drizzle on the maple dijon vinaigrette. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Finish with a sprinkle of candied nuts before serving if desired.