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Kale Crunch Salad

This Kale Crunch Salad is a simple, yet flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with any healthy weeknight meal. Made with curly kale, green cabbage, almonds, and dried cranberries, you can have this easy salad recipe ready in just 15 minutes - homemade maple dijon dressing included!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 264kcal
Author Ashley Petrie, RDN, LDN

Ingredients

For the Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ½ clove garlic grated or finely minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Kale Crunch Salad

  • 4 cups (packed) curly kale washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

For the Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

  • Thoroughly whisk together all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
    3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, ½ clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Kale Crunch Salad

  • Place kale in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Massage the oil into the kale until the kale becomes tender. Add the green cabbage, almonds, and cranberries to the bowl with the kale.
    4 cups (packed) curly kale, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups green cabbage, ½ cup slivered almonds, ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • Drizzle the prepared maple dijon vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Quick Tip: Dress the salad just before serving to avoid soggy, wilted kale.
  • Storage: Store any leftover dressed salad in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Undressed salad can be stored for up to 4 days.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the maple dijon vinaigrette up to 2 weeks ahead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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