Description
Kale Salad with Cranberries and Pistachios is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that brings together the earthy flavor of fresh kale with the sweet-tart essence of dried cranberries and the delightful crunch of pistachios. Perfect for any season, this salad transforms simple ingredients into a stunning centerpiece for your table. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a quiet meal at home, its array of textures and flavors will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups curly kale, chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, lightly salted
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse kale under cold water, shake off excess moisture, and pat dry. Remove tough stems.
- Chop or tear kale into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add cranberries and pistachios to the bowl, mixing gently to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad right before serving and toss gently.
- Serve immediately on a platter or individual plates, garnished with extra pistachios if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg