Kale Slaw With Creamy Buttermilk Dressing, Apples, and Walnuts

Kale is currently the leafy green darling of the vegetable world, and for good reason: it's a nutritional powerhouse. I'm always looking for creative ways to prepare it, and this kale slaw is easy to make and delicious. The sweet and tangy buttermilk dressing, apples, and walnuts balance the bitter flavors in the kale, and it keeps for a few days in the refrigerator, too.

I like to use the bumpy green Dinosaur Kale—also called Lacinato Kale or cavolo nero—which is milder in flavor than the traditional curly kind. Make some for your next BBQ or dinner party!

Ingredients

• 1 bunch Dinosaur or other organic kale
• 1 apple, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons sugar or to taste
• Juice of half a lemon
• Leaves from two sprigs of fresh tyhme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Wash and dry the kale. Cut off tough stems and shred finely.

In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, sugar, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper.

Toss shredded kale, apples, and walnuts with dressing and serve.