Sunday, October 6, 2013

Collard Green Salad with Pickled Apples


Every now and again I find a recipe that I like to adapt to use. Knowing that it will be a new one is exciting. If you would have asked me a few days ago about using collard greens in a salad format I would have laughed but it turned to be pretty good and fulfilling. It also pairs nicely with steamed fish or baked chicken if you don't want to eat it as a vegetarian meal. 

If you have some collard greens, apple cider and apples at home, that is all you really need. What will you get with this is a good way to include iron and fiber in your diet. 







Ingredients 


  • 4 collard green leaves 
  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 
  • chopped almonds 
  • 1 red or gala apple sliced 
  • 1/2 cup of sugar 
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt 
  • 1/2 cup of water


Directions


  1. Wash collard green leaves and cut them length wise. Set aside on a plate or bowl. 
  2. In a pot, mix water, sugar, sea salt and apple cider. Boil for 5-7 minutes. Let cool off and pour in a bowl over the sliced apples. Let it marinate for 30-45 minutes. 
  3. Arrange collard green leaves with sliced apples. Toss almonds on it. 
  4. Dressing is not needed but I used a 'cherry vinegrette' that went well with it. 

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