Harvest Apple Kale Salad

Name: Harvest Apple Kale Salad | Taylor Farms
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Taylor Farms Asiago Kale Chopped Salad Kits; 2 medium Honeycrisp apples; ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ cup chopped pecans; ½ cup chopped walnuts; ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

Incorporating the tastes and textures of apples into salads is, in our opinion, an underrated art—especially during such a joyous time as a fall harvest, when unbridled apple appreciation seems to be at its peak (and rightfully so).

It’s time to celebrate this glorious occasion with this harvest recipe, which uses our delicious Asiago Kale Chopped Salad Kit with tender kale, shaved Brussels sprouts and radicchio, aged Asiago cheese, Parmesan garlic crouton crumble, and a tangy lemon garlic vinaigrette. We combine all of that goodness with autumn-inspired flavors such as baked Honeycrisp apples, maple, cinnamon, pecans, and walnuts to create a unique and exceptionally tasty salad. The other perk of this recipe? Your home will smell like a delicious fall potpourri by the time you’re done—an added bonus anyone can appreciate.

Ingredients

2-3 Taylor Farms Asiago Kale Chopped Salad Kits
2 medium Honeycrisp apples
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Halve, core, and slice apples (you can leave the peel on if you like). Place apples in a bowl and add maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Mix until the apples are fully coated.
Arrange on a baking sheet in an even layer. Add chopped pecans and walnuts to the same baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the apples are golden and tender and the nuts are toasted and fragrant. Set aside.
Assemble the Asiago Kale Chopped Salad Kit on a platter. Top with roasted apples, pecans, walnuts, sliced red onion. and all of the toppings that come with the chopped salad kit.
Drizzle with the lemon garlic vinaigrette and enjoy!

What’s the hype over Honeycrisp apples?

Comparing apples to apples is often characterized as the ultimate goal when making a decision. As it turns out, it’s not only a tasty endeavor, you will actually notice plenty of differences in terms of taste. Take, for example, the Honeycrisp apple, which is still somewhat of a newcomer to the apple scene. The pride of the Horticultural Research Center at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Honeycrisp apples were officially released in 1991 after years of research and cross-breeding amongst various cultivars. They have since become a favorite amongst apple connoisseurs thanks to their perfect balance of sweet and tart. And, as you might have guessed, they are also quite crisp, which is why they hold up so well during baking.

Now, you can certainly use whichever type of apple you choose for this recipe, including Gala, Fuji, or Golden Delicious varieties. Or you can just grab a few of each to take home and, well, compare them—apples to apples. You may be surprised at the not-so-subtle differences in taste when doing so. Give it a try and see (taste) for yourself!