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I originally combined several recipes for kale salad and made several versions over the last 5 years. Despite numerous requests, I did not write it down until last year and have since perfected it. Whenever I take it to a potluck, I always take an empty bowl home.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 16 ounces kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Combine water and cranberries in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries are soft and liquid is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in honey, remove from the heat, and allow to cool.
Step 2
Put kale and red onion in an 8-quart pot or a very large bowl.
Step 3
Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour over the kale and stir well. Add feta cheese, walnuts, and moist cranberries with their syrup; stir until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate, stirring occasionally, until kale has wilted and shrunken in size, 3 to 8 hours.
Step 4
To serve, transfer to a smaller serving bowl.
Cook’s Notes:
I have substituted blue or Gorgonzola cheese for the feta and pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds for the walnuts with great results.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 139 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
| Cholesterol11mg | 4% |
| Sodium295mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate12g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars6g | |
| Protein4g | |
| Vitamin C46mg | 231% |
| Calcium119mg | 9% |
| Iron1mg | 6% |
| Potassium217mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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