The combination of textures and flavors work great with each other. This is a beautiful side dish salad that will easily pair with about any Fall entree you're serving.
1clovegarlicpressed through a garlic press or fine diced.
3/4cupextra-virgin olive oil
3cupsbaby kale
1tablespoonfresh whole leaf parsleyfine chopped
for the dressing
4tablespoonsApple cider or apple juice
4tablespoonsApple cider vinegar
1teaspoonKosher salt
2teaspoonhoney
fresh ground pepper to taste
2granny smith applescut in slices
1/8cupsunflower seeds
1/4cupcrumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Sprinkle the chopped garlic into your salad bowl. Rub the garlic into the bottom and sided of bowl. Add the olive oil to the bowl.
Wash greens well and dry. Place the kale and parsley into the bowl on top of the oil and mix until all leaves are coated with the oil.
Pour the apple juice and vinegar in a bowl, add the salt and several generous turns of black pepper, add honey and stir until the salt dissolves. Shake or whisk to recombine.
Pour this mixture over the greens and toss until combined.
Add apple slices. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and feta. Serve immediately.