This healthy and delicious kale salad combines fresh chopped kale with winter squash, cranberries, walnuts, and an easy honey dijon balsamic dressing.
Author: Magda | ideliciate.com
Recipe type: Salad
Serves: 4
Ingredients
DRESSING:
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey, optional*
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 large bunch kale
¼ - ½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 oz crumbled feta or goat cheese, optional**
1 cup cooked, cubed winter squash***
Instructions
To make the dressing:
Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk with fork until well combined.
To make the salad:
Remove the stems from the kale and chop into small, bite-sized pieces.
Place chopped kale in a large bowl and pour the dressing over the top, tossing well to evenly distribute the dressing. Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Notes
*Agave syrup may be used in place of the honey, or it may be omitted altogether. **To make this recipe vegan, omit the cheese. ***To quickly cook winter squash, peel and chop it into small pieces, then steam for 5-8 minutes or until tender.
Recipe by I Deliciate. at https://ideliciate.com/kale-cranberry-salad-with-winter-squash/