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Autumn Kale and Apple Salad
All the flavors of fall come together in this Autumn Kale and Apple Salad, with candied walnuts and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Beth Moncel📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●blender
- ●whisk
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make the balsamic vinaigrette first, so the flavors have time to blend. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to a jar, bowl, or blender. Close the jar and shake, whisk in the bowl, or blend until the dressing is smooth. Set the dressing aside.
balsamic vinegar ($0.41)3 Tbspmayonnaise ($0.17)2 Tbspgarlic, minced ($0.08)1 clovetsp salt ($0.01)1/4salt ($0.01)1 pinchfreshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
2
Next make the candied walnuts. Add the butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt to a small non-stick skillet. Heat over medium while stirring, just until the brown sugar begins to melt and sizzle around the edges (one minute).
brown sugar ($0.08)2 Tbsptsp salt ($0.01)1/4salt ($0.01)1 pinch
3
Add the chopped walnuts to the skillet and stir to combine with the partially melted brown sugar. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring every ⏱️ 10-15 seconds, until the brown sugar fully melts (looks glossy instead of grainy) and completely coats the walnuts.
brown sugar ($0.08)2 Tbsp
4
Remove the skillet from the heat immediately and pour the hot candied walnuts out onto a piece of parchment. Spread the walnut pieces out in a single layer and let cool (about ⏱️ 10 minutes).
5
Add the torn kale leaves to a large bowl. Add about 2 Tbsp of the balsamic vinaigrette and massage the dressing into the torn kale leaves for about ⏱️ 2 minutes. The kale will wilt to about half the volume.
6
Cut the apple into four quarters, then cut the core off of each piece. Slice each quarter of the apple into thin pieces.
apple ($0.52)1
7
Divide the massaged kale between four plates. Add apple slices, a tablespoon or two of candied walnuts, and about 1/2 Tbsp blue cheese to each salad. Drizzle a little more balsamic vinaigrette over each, then serve!
apple ($0.52)1
Nutrition Facts
calories
408.63 kcal
fat Content
38.6 g
serving Size
1 Serving
fiber Content
2.43 g
sodium Content
826.9 mg
protein Content
5.95 g
carbohydrate Content
17.2 g
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