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Cranberry Walnut Kale Salad

Kick up your kale in a salad with cranberries and walnuts!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 237kcal
Author Tracy

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of kale
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts, toasted or any other nuts
  • 2 teaspoons local raw honey
  • 3 tablespoons good olive oil
  • juice of one lemon approximately 1 tablespoon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • To toast walnuts: Heat small skillet over medium heat and add walnuts (do not add oil!). Toast for 4-5 minutes, stirring for even browning and watch closely so they don't burn. Walnuts will be slightly golden and fragrant.
  • Clean the kale from the stems and then rip or cut into small bite sized pieces into a large bowl.
  • Juice the lemon and then whisk in olive oil, salt, and honey.
  • Pour about 3/4 of the dressing onto kale and with hands mix well and massage into kale until slightly wilted. Taste and then add more dressing to taste.
  • Add cranberries and walnuts and mix.
  • Drizzle with a little more dressing to taste, give a final mix and enjoy!

Notes

You can use concentrated lemon juice, too. 
Substitute another nut like almonds or hazelnuts.  

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1424IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg