Description
This Kale and Feta Salad is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines tender kale with sweet apples, tangy feta, and crunchy pine nuts. It’s easy to make, healthy, and packed with vibrant flavors, perfect for a light meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
1 bunch kale, large stems discarded, leaves finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 apple, diced
⅓ cup feta cheese
¼ cup currants
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, massage the chopped kale with salt for about 2 minutes until it softens.
- Pour the apple cider vinegar over the kale and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the diced apple, feta cheese, currants, and toasted pine nuts to the kale and gently fold together.
- Serve immediately or allow it to rest for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For a different flavor, swap the apple for pears or other seasonal fruits.
- Substitute cranberries for currants to add a tangy twist.
- Use Parmesan or goat cheese instead of feta for a different taste.
- To add extra protein, top the salad with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Try toasted walnuts or almonds instead of pine nuts for a different crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg