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
- 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.
- 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