Cranberry Kale Salad with Roasted Pecans and Feta

Name: Cranberry Kale Salad with Roasted Pecans and Feta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 heads lacinato kale; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/2 cups raw pecans; 2/3 cup feta cheese crumbles; 1 cup cranberries; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; ½ cup olive oil

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
408 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Cranberry Kale Salad with Roasted Pecans and Feta

Tyler Espinosa

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Cranberry Kale Salad with Roasted Pecans and Feta is a nutrient-dense salad and a perfect use for fresh cranberries!

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Ingredients

Servings

Kale Salad:

2 heads lacinato kale thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cups raw pecans roasted and chopped
2/3 cup feta cheese crumbles

Cranberry Vinaigrette:

1 cup cranberries
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup olive oil

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Instructions

Prepare the Cranberry Vinaigrette:

Add the cranberries, water, cinnamon, salt, and pure maple syrup to a saucepan and bring to a full boil. Cover, reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook until cranberries have softened considerably, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow cranberries to cool.
Add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and cranberry mixture to a small blender and blend until completely smooth. Set aside until ready to use (NOTE: when stored in the refrigerator, the vinaigrette will thicken considerably. Add more water to reach desired consistency, or leave thick and toss well into salads).

Prepare the Kale Salad:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until slightly browned and crispy. Transfer to a cutting board and chop once cool enough to handle.
Add all of the ingredients for the salad to a large serving bowl. Toss in desired amount of cranberry vinaigrette and serve!