15-Minute Kale Apple Slaw

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15-Minute Kale Apple Slaw

Learn how to create a vibrant Kale Apple Slaw that's perfect for holiday gatherings but delicious year-round. This easy recipe combines the earthy bitterness of kale with the sweet crunch of apples for a side dish bursting with flavor and texture. Best of all, it's ready in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and easy addition to any meal. So come along, let's learn how to whip up this fresh, healthy, and undeniably tasty apple kale slaw together!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Holiday Sides

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 173kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

Dressing

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Slaw

1 bunch kale
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
2 carrots grated
2 apples peeled and cut into matchsticks

Instructions

Combine the oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a jar or blender. Process or shake to combine.
Remove the kale from the stems and discard. Finely slice the leaves about ¼ inch thick.
Put the kale in a large bowl and drizzle the oil over. Sprinkle with a little salt. Massage for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the cabbage, carrots, and apple.
Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine.

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