Fresh Kale Salad with Cherries and Walnuts
This kale salad is crisp, tangy, and full of flavor. Serve it as a side dish or serve with grains and protein for a full meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 372kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale
- 1 bunch purple kale
- ¾ cup toasted walnuts, chopped (or roasted sunflower seeds)
- ⅓ cup dried cherries, finely chopped
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
Optional Toppings to Make it a Meal
- crumbled goat cheese
- poached eggs
- cooked farro or grain of choice
- grilled fish or other protein
- extra veggies - avocado slices, roasted beets, etc.
- use your imagination!
Instructions
- Remove center ribs and stems from kale. Cut into ¼ inch ribbons and wash in salad spinner. Washing 3 times is usually sufficient.
- Add kale, walnuts and cherries to a large bowl.
- Whisk together lemon juice and zest, olive oil, honey, and salt and pepper. Add chopped shallots to dressing. Massage dressing into kale mixture. with salad mixture until well-coated.
- Let sit in the fridge at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve as a side dish as is, or add protein and grains of choice to make it a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10359IU | Vitamin C: 135mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3mg
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