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Cranberry Kale Salad with Roasted Pecans and Feta

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

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Prepare the Cranberry Vinaigrette:
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  1. 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.
  2. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. Add all of the ingredients for the salad to a large serving bowl. Toss in desired amount of cranberry vinaigrette and serve!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 34g (52%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 4)
Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 34g 52%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.