Kale Salad with Cranberries

Try this quick and flavorful holiday salad, featuring a sweet citrus dressing hand tossed into fresh kale for a burst of bright flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy side dish for holiday gatherings! Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 7 cups stemmed, torn and massaged mixed kale, such as lacinato, curly and/or red
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

PREPARATION

  1. Stir shallot and vinegar together in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in oil, honey, orange zest, orange juice, salt and pepper. 
  2. Add kale and toss the mixture gently with your hands until the kale is lightly wilted, about 3 minutes. Arrange the salad on a platter; sprinkle with cranberries and almonds.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Serving size: 1 cup

  • 134 calories
  • 7g fat
  • 19g carbs
  • 2g fiber
  • 2g protein

Source: modified from Eating Well at eatingwell.com