Vibrant Kale Salad with Cranberries & Orange-Honey Vinaigrette

Vibrant Kale Salad with Cranberries & Orange-Honey Vinaigrette

20 mins
easy
6 servings

A quick and healthy kale salad bursting with fresh flavors. This vibrant salad features a tangy orange-honey vinaigrette, sweet cranberries, and crunchy almonds.

CranberryHealthyKale Salad

Equipment Needed

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 7.00 cupsMixed Kale (stemmed & torn)(Use a mix of lacinato, curly, and red kale for added texture and color.)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsShallots(Finely chopped)
  • 1.50 tablespoonsRice Vinegar
  • 2.00 tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1.00 tablespoonHoney
  • 1.00 teaspoonOrange Zest
  • 3.00 tablespoonsOrange Juice
  • 0.50 teaspoonSalt
  • 0.25 teaspoonGround Pepper
  • 0.50 cupDried Cranberries(Sweetened)
  • 0.25 cupSliced Almonds

Instructions

1

Whisk together rice vinegar, olive oil, honey, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Add the chopped shallots and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Gently toss the kale into the vinaigrette.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Massage the kale with your hands for about 3 minutes until it wilts slightly.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Transfer the salad to a serving platter.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Sprinkle with dried cranberries and sliced almonds.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Toss gently to combine.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vinaigrette.

10

Add some crumbled goat cheese or feta for extra protein and flavor.

11

Pair with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.