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Fall Kale Salad with Shallot Dressing and Candied Walnuts
A vibrant and hearty salad combining fresh kale, sweet candied walnuts, and a tangy shallot dressing, perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
Dressing ingredients
- 1 egg white egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 shallot shallot (finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey (more as desired after tasting)
- Pinch salt
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Salad ingredients
- 8 cups chopped kale (stems removed)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (for massaging)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for massaging)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (for massaging)
- 1/2 red onion diced red onion
- 1 cup candied walnuts (recipe below)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (more as desired)
- 1 cup grated or shaved Parmesan
- 1 diced avocado (optional)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (Optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together egg white, water, vinegar, minced shallot, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt to make the dressing.
- Massage kale with olive oil, salt, and vinegar, then toss with diced red onion, Parmesan, cranberries, avocado, quinoa, candied walnuts, and dressing.
- Top with additional walnuts and cranberries if desired, then serve.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.