Description
This vibrant Kale Cherry Salad combines finely chopped kale with juicy cherries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pistachios, all tossed in a tangy and sweet red wine vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups kale (stems removed and finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherries (pitted and cut in half)
- ¼ cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup pistachios (toasted and crushed)
- 2 shallots (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the finely chopped kale and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Massage the kale thoroughly with your hands.
- Add the pitted and halved cherries, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted crushed pistachios to the massaged kale.
- In a jar or small container, combine the sliced shallots, honey, red wine vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Shake until emulsified.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the kale salad mixture. Toss everything together gently.
Notes
- This salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
- Massaging the kale helps to soften its texture.
- Let the salad marinate for a few hours for better flavor.
- Ideal for prepping ahead and enjoying throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Kale Cherry Salad, Goat Cheese Salad, Healthy Salad