Description
This Cherry, Goat Cheese & Toasted Pecan Kale Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring nutrient-packed kale, sweet cherries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Kale Salad:
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
Cherries:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
Goat Cheese:
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
Toasted Pecans:
- ½ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Massage Kale: In a large bowl, massage the chopped kale with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt for about 2–3 minutes until softened and tender.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cherries, toasted pecans, and goat cheese to the kale. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra texture, add sliced red onions or avocado.
- Use candied pecans for a sweeter twist.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or salmon for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Raw, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
