Massaged Kale and Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This vibrant salad features the unexpected pairing of massaged kale and thinly sliced fennel. The kale is rubbed with olive oil to soften its texture, while the fennel adds a touch of licorice flavor. Sweet dried apricots and crunchy cashews provide contrasting textures and bursts of sweetness. A light and tangy lemon vinaigrette ties everything together for a refreshing and healthy salad that's perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups kale chopped
- 1 fennel bulb sliced (~1 cup)
- 3 fennel stalks chopped
- 1/4 cup fennel fronds chopped
- 1 apple finely sliced
- 1/2 purple onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup dried apricots chopped
- 1/2 cup cashews chopped
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese*
Lemon Vinegarette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped
- 2.5 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon honey or 1 depending on sweetness level
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your salad dressing by adding all of the lemon vinegarette ingredients into a mason jar. Tightly close the jar and shake it until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
- Next, place chopped kale into a large bowl and drizzle two tablespoons of dressing onto the kale. Massage the kale with your hands for 2-3 minutes. When kale is ready it will have reduced by half and will be soft, rather than tough.
- Add the rest of your salad ingredients to the kale and toss salad. Add your dressing and mix until all salad ingredients are coated in dressing.
Notes
*goat cheese is optional and the nutrition information reflects 1/4 cup of goat cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 23g