Honey Dijon Apple and Kale Salad

This salad is full of fresh flavor and great crunch. It has sweet apples, chewy cranberries, and a smooth honey dressing. It is a simple dish that tastes amazing.

Prep 15 minutes Cook 0 minutes Total 15 minutes Serves 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped kale with stems removed
• 2 cups fresh arugula
• 2 large apples thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make it

1. In a small bowl or a jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until the mixture is smooth.
2. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the dressing and set it aside.
3. Place the chopped kale in a large salad bowl and drizzle it with just a little bit of the dressing.
4. Use your hands to massage the kale for about one minute until the leaves look dark green and feel tender.
5. Add the arugula, sliced apples, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the kale.
6. Pour the remaining dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently so the leaves are well coated.
7. Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the top right before serving so they stay crunchy.

Tips

Serve this salad right away so the pumpkin seeds stay nice and crunchy. You can use sweet or tart apples.