Kale Apple Cherry Cashew Salad

by Dr. Kellyann
Table of Contents

    Prep time: 5 mins • Cook time: none • Yield: 2 servings

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 1 bunch Tuscan kale or regular kale (about ½ pound)
    • ½ cup chopped parsley
    • Sliced apples (half an apple)
    • ½ cup fresh pitted cherries, lightly toasted (in a 325 degree oven for about 15-minutes) 
    • ¼ cup shaved red onion
    • ¼ cup of chopped (either horizontally or vertically) cashews 
    • Fine sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

    Dressing

    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

    Directions

    1. Wash and dry kale. Cut away leaves from center stems and massage the leaves in your hand by "scrunching" them until softened and dark green.
    2. Chop the kale and transfer to a large bowl. 
    3. Add the remaining salad ingredients. 
    4. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well. 
    5. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss the salad and serve.
    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    About the Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    M.S., N.D. · Board-Certified Naturopathic Physician · New York Times Bestselling Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci is a board-certified naturopathic physician, certified nutrition consultant, and New York Times bestselling author with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the creator of the Bone Broth Diet and Cleanse + Reset programs, and author of multiple bestselling books including Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet, The 10-Day Belly Slimdown, and The Bone Broth Breakthrough.

    Dr. Kellyann completed postgraduate work in biological medicine at the Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland and is a regular health expert on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Day LA, and other nationally televised programs. She is also the host of two PBS specials: 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You and The 10-Day Belly Slimdown.