Description
This vibrant kale salad combines fresh greens, crunchy nuts, and tangy dressing for a refreshing dish that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts or almonds, toasted
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Kale: Wash the kale thoroughly under cold water. Remove tough stems and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. Massage with olive oil and a pinch of salt until softened.
- 2. Chop Your Veggies: Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion. Set aside.
- 3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 4. Toss It All Together: In a large bowl, combine prepared kale, chopped vegetables, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss until evenly coated.
- 5. Let It Marinate: Allow the salad to sit for about ten minutes to let flavors meld together.
- 6. Serve Up Your Creation: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to three days (without dressing).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg