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kale apple salad in a serving bowl
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5 from 2 votes

Kale Apple Salad

This healthy vegan Kale Apple Salad is quick, easy, and delicious.  Serve it as a side dish, or add a protein to make it the main dish!
Makes 4 small side salads or 2 large side salads
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 137kcal

Ingredients

Salad:

  • ¼ pound kale, destemmed + roughly chopped about 4 large handfuls of kale
  • 2 apples, cored + chopped
  • cup pepitas or sunflower seeds

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Massage kale (rub with hands) about 2 minutes, or until the leaves soften and turn a brighter green.
  • Add apples and seeds, and then toss with the dressing.  Serve immediately.
  • Make Ahead:
    The kale can be prepared up to 3 days ahead of time, but wait until just before serving to chop the fruit and add the dressing.

Notes

Make it a Main Dish:  Add a protein!  This salad pairs well with seared salmon or roasted chickpeas (vegan).

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2880IU | Vitamin C: 38.2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.8mg