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Summer Kale Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing

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I have to admit, my salad game was always incredibly weak. The only salad I ever thought to make was a caesar, and after having 3 caesar salads a week, I knew I needed to expand my horizons on my knowledge of salad.

What I have learned:

  1. Salads don’t need to be boring, creativity is welcome
  2. Salads crave delicious add ins
  3. The dressing can be incredibly simple to make
  4. The lettuce is only one part of the salad, not the whole!

This summer kale salad is one of my attempts at making salad not only more delicious, but more fun to make.

Tips:

  1. Make sure you whisk the olive oil and vinegar well before you add in the dijon, honey, salt and pepper.
  2. Make sure you massage the vinaigrette into the kale leaves well and let sit for at least for 5 minutes until you make the rest of the salad.

If you have extra of the add ins, throw more on top after you’re done tossing. It’s beautiful!

Summer Kale Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
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Summer Kale Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing

Recipe by Kinsey WilliamsCourse: Healthy, Salads
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

1

minute
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Head of Kale

  • 3/4 Cup of Blueberries

  • 1/4 Cup of Dried Cranberries

  • 1/4 Cup of Chopped Almonds

  • 2-3 Tablespoons of Goat Cheese

  • 3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

  • 1 Tablespoon of Red Wine Vinegar

  • 1 Teaspoon of Dijon Mustard

  • 1 Teaspoon of Honey

  • 1/4 Teaspoon of Salt

  • Freshly Cracked Pepper

Directions

  • Prepare Dressing: Combine olive oil and red wine vinegar by whisking until combined. Then add dijon, honey, salt and pepper until combined and set aside.
  •  Place washed torn kale in a big bowl and pour the vinaigrette into it. Massage the leaves and leave for at least 5 minutes, up until 20 minutes.
  • Throw the blueberries, cranberries, almonds and goat cheese on top of the salad and toss until combined. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

  • Amount Per ServingCalories224
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 16.1g 25%
    • Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
  • Cholesterol 7mg 3%
  • Sodium 223mg 10%
  • Potassium 496mg 15%
  • Total Carbohydrate 16.3g 6%
    • Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12%
    • Sugars 4.8g
  • Protein 6.2g 13%
  • Calcium 15%
  • Iron 2%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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