KALE CRANBERRY PEPITA SALAD

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This is a modified version of a national grocery chain's kale salad. It's a delicious way to eat your greens! You can substitute sesame seeds for the pepitas.

Provided by sydneyt

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Kale Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 bunch kale, stemmed and torn into pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup water, or as needed
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground ginger
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
¼ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute kale and garlic in hot oil until fragrant and kale is bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water to skillet; cook and stir until kale wilts, about 5 minutes more. Drain.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, onion, ginger, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add kale mixture to bowl and toss until kale is evenly coated. Sprinkle cranberries, pepitas, and almonds over the top. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 503.5 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

Yaswant Rai
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


James Popolizio
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This salad is a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more spices to the dressing.


Sandy Green
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I made this salad for lunch and it was perfect. It's light and healthy, but still filling.


Elizabeth Ruof
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling.


itz christal
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Zujaja Abubakar
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less maple syrup in the dressing.


Axel Garcia
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Brian Muriuki
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with nutrients. I love the crunch of the pepitas.


Nesta Nhleko
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Jetzari Quintana
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover kale. I added some chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, and it was delicious!