This salad is seriously one of the best I've EVER tasted! I love the combination of crispy and sweet (but NO SUGAR OR SWEETENERS added other than fruit!) with the kale. FABULOUS. Add some pizazz and make this salad with my Curried Maple Walnuts instead!
Author: Mrs. Plant
Ingredients
1bunch lacinato kalechopped (or you can replace this with Romaine or other lettuce)
1Fuji applechopped and divided in half
2stalks celerychopped
2Twalnutschopped
1/4cupraisinsor apple juice-sweetened dried cranberries
DRESSING:
Other 1/2 of applelisted above
1-2medjool dates pitted
2Tdijon mustard
1Tred wine vinegar
2or more T water
1/8tsalt
Instructions
In a large bowl, toss the kale, 1/2 diced apple, walnuts, celery, and raisins (or dried cranberries) until well combined.
In a cup blender, blend the other half of the apple with the dates, mustard, vinegar, water, and salt to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve!