Winter greens with nuts fruit (Printable)
Hearty winter greens combined with toasted nuts, fruit, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Greens
01 - 3 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
02 - 2 cups Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves sliced
03 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Fruits & Nuts
04 - 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
06 - 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
→ Cheese (optional)
07 - 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
→ Vinaigrette
08 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine kale and Swiss chard in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage greens with hands for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
02 - Add spinach, apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and toasted walnuts to the bowl. Toss gently to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
04 - Pour vinaigrette over salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all leaves evenly.
05 - Top with crumbled goat cheese or feta if desired. Serve immediately while greens remain crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The massaged greens trick transforms tough kale into something impossibly tender
- Its a celebration of colors that makes any table feel festive
02 -
- Massaging the greens isnt just trendy, it breaks down the tough cellulose and makes nutrients more absorbable
- This salad needs to be dressed right before serving or the apples will start weeping and the greens will wilt
03 -
- Toast your walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently until fragrant, about 5 minutes
- Use the sharpest knife you have for the apples to keep those slices clean and even