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Kale Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots

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A fall-inspired salad made with kale, Brussels sprouts, apples, crispy shallots, rosemary cashews, and fried cheese, tossed in a maple-apple dressing. Sweet, savory, crunchy, and cozy all in one bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups kale, finely chopped
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, finely shredded
  • 1-2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped
  • 4 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/4-1/3 cup vegetable oil (for frying shallots and cheese)
  • 1 cup rosemary cashews, chopped
  • 1 block garlic bread cheese (or halloumi), cubed
  • 1/2 cup apple-maple salad dressing

Instructions

  1. Shred the kale and Brussels sprouts; place them in a large bowl.
  2. Pan-fry the cubed cheese in a small amount of oil until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. Fry shallots in oil (using either a stovetop or microwave method) until they are golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt.
  4. Chop the apples and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning (optional).
  5. Combine kale, Brussels sprouts, apples, cashews, cheese, and crispy shallots in a bowl.
  6. Drizzle with dressing, toss, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Prep greens ahead of time to make salad assembly quick.
  • Store crispy shallots separately in an airtight container to keep them crunchy.
  • Substitutions: Use pecans or walnuts instead of cashews; halloumi instead of garlic bread cheese.

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