Description
Kale Salad with Cranberry, Walnut and Feta is a vibrant, nutritious dish that can be whipped up in just ten minutes! This salad combines the earthy taste of fresh kale with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta cheese for a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. Perfect for quick lunches, potluck gatherings, or as a refreshing side at dinner parties, this salad offers both taste and health benefits. Packed with vitamins and healthy fats, it’s versatile enough to serve as a main meal or complement grilled proteins. Experience the ease of preparation and the joy of eating healthy with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped kale
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- Zest from one lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Kale: Remove stems from kale leaves and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash the Kale: Rinse thoroughly in a colander; use a salad spinner to dry.
- Massage the Kale: Place in a large bowl and massage for about 30 seconds until softened.
- Add Oil: Drizzle olive oil over kale and massage again until evenly coated.
- Mix Ingredients: Add cranberries, walnuts, and feta; don't stir yet.
- Make Dressing: In a mason jar, combine dressing ingredients; shake well.
- Toss Together: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg