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4.6 from 30 votes

Massaged Kale and Craisin Salad with Feta Cheese

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale
  • ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt or sea salt
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ½ cup dried cranberries/craisins
  • ¾ cup small-diced apple
  • ⅓ cup toasted sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese

Instructions

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  1. Wash the kale and pat it dry. Slice off the stiff stems below the leaves and continue slicing the stem away from the leaf until you have cut a thin v-shape into the kale leaf and removed the tough stem all the way up. Stack the kale leaves two or three at a time, roll them up, and slice the leaves into thin ribbons.
  2. Place the kale ribbons in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt and massage it into the kale with your hands for two minutes. You’ll notice the kale start to turn a darker green and the texture of the kale will begin to soften a bit.
  3. Toss in the red onions, craisins, apples, and sunflower seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and sugar. Pour over the salad and toss. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and serve. The salad can be refrigerated for up to a day before serving (if doing this, I would suggest refrigerating the salted kale separately from the other ingredients and tossing the salad together an hour or two before serving).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 394mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 394mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%

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