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Baby Kale Salad Recipe
Between the sweet and spicy pecans and the punchy pomegranate, this baby kale salad is just a vehicle to get all that goodness into your mouth! Combine all of it with a tangy vinaigrette and you've got yourself a ridiculously enjoyable salad!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 286 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
Spicy Candied Pecans
- 1 1 cup pecans
- 4 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 1 pinch EACH: sea salt, pepper, and cayenne powder
- ½ ½ teaspoon butter optional
Salad Dressing
- 3 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 1 pinch sea salt
The Salad
- 4 4 cups baby kale packed
- Seeds from 1 pomegranate
- ground pepper to serve
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a frying pan over medium heat until fragrant and light brown, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Add the maple syrup, salt, pepper, and cayenne powder. Cook, stirring frequently until the pan is dry, about 2-3 minutes. Stir through the optional butter, if using. Place pecans on a piece of parchment paper in a single layer and set them aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the kale and massage it gently.
- Plate the salad and top with the candied pecans, pomegranate seeds, and some fresh ground pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
36mg
(2%)
Potassium
439mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
4482IU
(90%)
Vitamin C
59mg
(66%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 4482IU | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.