Simple Kale Salad with Cranberries
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4.9
30 reviews
Excellent
Simple Kale Salad with Cranberries
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This Kale Salad with Cranberries is my go-to when I need a light side to pair with cozy Fall dishes or for a Thanksgiving spread! It's so easy to throw together at the last minute or prep ahead of time with chopped kale, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, and the most delicious maple vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 bunch kale stems removed, finely chopped
- 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- ½ cup roasted pecans chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, and salt to a 16-ounce mason jar. Shake for 10-20 seconds, or until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the kale in a large bowl, massaging the dressing into the greens. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Mix in the goat cheese, pecans, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
Notes
- Kale: Make sure to buy fresh kale, remove the tough stem, chop into small 1/2" pieces, massage well, and let rest for 15 minutes for the most tender, flavorful leaves.
- Goat cheese: Feta cheese, blue cheese, or even Parmesan may be substituted.
- Prep-Ahead: Make the dressing up to 3 days in advance and store in the refrigerator. The kale can be chopped and the pecans roasted up to 24 hours in advance.
- Storage: The salad will last for up to 2 days in the refrigerator once tossed. The kale will become wilted after that.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
385IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 385IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
30 reviews
Excellent
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