Description
A vibrant salad celebrating autumn with kale, ripe pears, and crunchy toasted walnuts, ideal for any fall gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of kale (stems removed and chopped)
- 2 ripe pears (sliced)
- 1 cup of walnuts (toasted)
- 1/2 cup of feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup of dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing your ingredients. Rinse and chop the kale, removing the tough stems. Slicing the pears can be done just before serving to maintain their freshness and color. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Use your hands to massage the kale for about 2-3 minutes. Next, add the sliced pears, toasted walnuts, feta cheese, and cranberries. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and honey, then gently toss until combined.
- Once mixed, transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Arrange the sliced pears on top and sprinkle with additional feta and walnuts for presentation.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding sliced apples or crumbled goat cheese. Garnish with pomegranate seeds or fresh herbs for an enhanced flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg