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Close-up of kale apple walnut cranberry salad with crisp apple slices, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts on fresh green kale leaves, lightly dressed in maple Dijon vinaigrette.

Best Kale Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad

This kale apple walnut cranberry salad is crunchy, bright, and full of fall flavor. The maple-Dijon vinaigrette ties together the sweet apples, chewy cranberries, and toasted walnuts. It’s healthy, colorful, and perfect for both everyday meals and holiday dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: brunch, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 283
Ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups kale stems removed and finely chopped
  • 2 apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup walnuts toasted
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tbsp maple syrup
  • 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste