Lacinato Kale Salad with Dried Cranberries, Cashews, Apple & Curried Dressing

By Vegiegail

Ingredients

• For the dressing:
• 1 bunch lacinato kale (10 oz)
• 1/4 small head red cabbage, finely shredded (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 Brabeburn apple, unpeeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 Braeburn apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 tsp raw agave
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Toss kale, cabbage, cashews, cranberries and apple together in a large serving bowl.

In a blender, combine apple, vinegar, agave, garlic, curry powder, and 1/4 tsp salt, blend until smooth. With blender running and lid slightly ajar, add oil in a slow steady stream.
Pour dressing over kale mixture and with clean hands, massage dressing into salad leaves.
Allow mixture to marinate for 30 minutes before serving to allow kale leaves to wilt and turn tender. Season to taste w/salt and pepper.