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Winter Greens And Walnut Salad Recipe

Warm up your taste buds with this vibrant Winter Greens & Walnut Salad! Inspired by the classic massaged kale salad, this autumnal twist features earthy walnuts and fragrant thyme. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or healthy appetizer. This recipe, adapted from Meredith Baird and Matthew Kenney's "Everyday Raw Detox," elevates the simple kale salad with a flavorful fall flair. Easily customizable – use your favorite nuts and herbs to make it your own!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 279.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Winter Greens And Walnut Salad

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Ingredients for Winter Greens And Walnut Salad

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How to Make Winter Greens And Walnut Salad

  1. Massage 1 large bunch of kale and 1 bunch of Swiss chard with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt until wilted and tender.
  2. Add 1 medium apple, thinly sliced, and ½ cup raisins or inca berries to the massaged greens. Gently toss to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss ½ cup walnuts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried), ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Add the walnut mixture to the salad and toss gently to coat.
  5. Season the salad with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and extra walnuts, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

8g

Carbs

12g

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