Apple, Kale, and Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 cups baby kale, stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach, stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
- ¼ cup dates, cut into thin slivers
- 1 Honeycrisp apple (leave the skin on), cut into matchstick slices
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese, optional
Instructions
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt in a small bowl.
- Place kale and spinach in a large bowl, add in the lemon-olive oil dressing and toss gently. Let stand 10 minutes allowing flavors to blend.
- In the meanwhile, cut the dates into thin slivers and the apple into thin matchsticks.
- Add the dates, apple slices, almonds, sunflower seeds, and cheese (optional) to the leafy greens. Toss well.
- If desired, season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Nutrition per serving – Calories – 150 calories; Total Fat – 9 grams; Protein – 5 grams; Carbohydrates – 18 grams; Fiber – 4 grams; Sodium – 160 milligrams