Kale Salad with Warm Cranberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • Juice and zest of half a lemon
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 bunch kale, very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese or goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions
 

  • In a large sauté pan, over medium-high heat, heat 2 tbsp. oil.
  • Add shallot and sauté for at least 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add cranberries, red wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice and lemon zest; stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss the kale with olive oil and an extra pinch of salt, and massage kale with your fingers for 1 minute until tender.
  • Add in the cranberry/shallot mixture and almonds; toss to combine.
  • Serve topped with crumbled cheese, if desired.
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