Holiday Harvest Kale and Apple Salad

Name: Holiday Harvest Kale and Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped; 4 cups mixed salad greens; 2 crisp apples, sliced into thin wedges; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper to taste

This crisp and colorful salad is the perfect fresh side dish to balance out your heavy Thanksgiving plates.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 26, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

When Thanksgiving comes around, it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the heavy casseroles and rich sides. This salad is my secret to keeping things feeling light and bright. The mix of kale and greens provides a nice crunch, while the apples and cranberries bring in just enough sweetness to make it feel festive.

I love that you can prep the dressing a day before and keep it in the fridge. If you want to save time, slice the apples earlier and toss them in a little lemon juice so they stay fresh. Just wait to mix everything together until right before you sit down to eat.

Ingredients

1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
4 cups mixed salad greens
2 crisp apples, sliced into thin wedges
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

6Instructions

1
Whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until the dressing is smooth.
2
Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and pepper to suit your taste.
3
Place the chopped kale and mixed greens into a large serving bowl.
4
Add the apple slices and dried cranberries to the bowl.
5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
6
Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the top right before serving.

Tips

Store any leftover dressing in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a week. If you plan to have leftovers, store the dressed salad in the fridge but try to eat it within a few hours so the kale does not lose its crunch.

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