FAVORITE: Balsamic Kale Salad Recipe
Salad • Kale
Serving size: 4 side salads
Prep time: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 4 cups curly kale (packed (ribs removed) torn into bite sized pieces)
- 1 (6 oz) package raspberries/blackberries (strawberries would also be great)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans*
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- 1. Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 2. Place all ingredients into a mason jar, place lid on, and shake until well combined.
- 3. Balsamic Kale Salad
- 4. Place torn kale into a large mixing bowl.
- 5. Pour in a little bit of the dressing and massage the kale, using your hands, for a few minutes - this helps break the kale down and make it soft.
- 6. Place the rest of the ingredients into the bowl with the kale and toss together.
- 7. Taste and add as much balsamic vinaigrette as you'd like.
- 8. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Amount per serving
Serving size: 1 serving
Calories: 413
Total Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Sodium: 455mg
Total Carbohydrate: 25g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 14g
Protein: 6g