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Summer Kale Salad

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This superfood kale salad is a nutrient-packed powerhouse, featuring tender kale, protein-rich edamame, crunchy walnuts, sweetened dried cranberries, and crisp red onions—all combined with a light vinaigrette for a fresh and flavorful bite.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

Kale Salad Dressing

  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Kale Salad Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale
  • 16 oz edamame shelled
  • ¼ medium red onion sliced thin
  • ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped
  • ½ cup feta or blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

Salad Dressing

  • Add all of the dressing ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

Kale Salad

  • Wash the kale and remove the larger stems. Tear the leaves into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl.
  • Add to the kale, the rest of the salad ingredients and toss.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss again, distributing the dressing throughout well.
  • Chill for about 4-6 hours before serving.

Notes

Add blueberries for an additional superfood.
Any cheese crumble with a sharp tang will work in this salad, such as feta, blue, or goat cheese.