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Kale Crunch Salad with Cabbage and Almonds

Crunchy kale and cabbage salad with roasted almonds and a homemade salad dressing.
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A simple and satisfying salad made with massaged kale, crunchy cabbage, crispy almonds, and an easy homemade salad dressing.

Ingredients

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For the Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons fresh pressed apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the Salad:

  • 6 cups chopped kale (washed and de-ribbed)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
  • 2 ounces dry roasted, lightly salted almonds, roughly chopped*

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing:  Mix the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and salt in a small jar. Then, slowly whisk in 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil until combined.

  2. Massage the kale: Add the chopped kale to a large mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Use your hands to massage the oil into the kale until tender.

  3. Mix the salad: Add the shredded cabbage and salad dressing to the bowl of kale and toss to combine.

  4. Add the topping: Top with the chopped almonds and serve. 

Notes

*I like Blue Diamond brand dry roasted, lightly salted almonds.

  • Add the almonds just before serving.
  • You can use 100% apple juice instead of fresh pressed cider.
  • If you don’t have maple syrup, use honey or agave syrup.

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