Kale Salad with Cranberries

Name: Kale Salad with Cranberries
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Tuscan kale; ½ cup dried cranberries; ½ cup cashews; ½ cup goat cheese; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
525 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Kale Salad with Cranberries

Brayden Ortiz

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This kale salad with cranberries also has zesty lemon and crunchy nuts for a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's a great side for any main meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

Salad

1 bunch Tuscan kale de-stemmed and sliced into ribbons
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup cashews sliced and toasted, or any nuts like almonds or pecans
½ cup goat cheese crumbled, optional

Dressing

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons maple syrup substitute golden syrup
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste

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Instructions

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced nuts until they are golden brown and fragrant. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Once toasted, set aside to cool.
Zest the lemon into a small bowl. Then, squeeze the lemon juice into the bowl. If using goat cheese, take it out of the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, golden syrup, and olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the chopped kale and use your hands to massage the dressing into the leaves.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries and toasted almonds over the dressed kale. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
If you choose to include goat cheese, crumble it over the salad at the end.

Notes

Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Be mindful of the lemon zest's intensity. Taste the dressing before adding to the salad to ensure it’s to your liking.
Add a protein like chickpeas or quinoa to make this salad a complete meal.
Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Be mindful of the lemon zest's intensity. Taste the dressing before adding to the salad to ensure it’s to your liking.
Add a protein like chickpeas or quinoa to make this salad a complete meal.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 25g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 417mg (17%) Potassium 586mg (17%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3542IU (71%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 174mg (17%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	525kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	41g	63%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	25g	125%
Cholesterol	13mg	4%
Sodium	417mg	17%
Potassium	586mg	12%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	3542IU	71%
Vitamin C	35mg	39%
Calcium	174mg	17%
Iron	4mg	22%