Description
This kale and feta salad features tender massaged kale, crisp apple, tangy feta, sweet currants, and crunchy toasted pine nuts—perfectly balanced with apple cider vinegar for a refreshing and satisfying 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, crumbled
¼ cup currants
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Massage chopped kale with salt in a large mixing bowl for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Drizzle apple cider vinegar over the kale and toss to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in diced apple, crumbled feta, currants, and toasted pine nuts until well combined.
- Serve immediately or let sit a few minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- Substitute pear for apple for a milder sweetness.
- Swap currants with dried cranberries or raisins.
- Use toasted walnuts or pecans instead of pine nuts.
- Try goat cheese or Parmesan in place of feta.
- Add chickpeas or grilled chicken for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg