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Kale Salad with White Balsamic Dressing

This kale salad is bright and refreshing, offering a great blend of flavors and textures. It’s easy to prepare and perfect as a nutritious meal or side dish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 bunch kale, washed and finely chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and finely diced
  • 2 whole radishes, thinly sliced into circles
  • 2 cups red cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup curly parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Combine kale, carrots, radishes, red cabbage, garbanzo beans, and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Add toasted walnuts for crunch.
  • Create garlic paste by mashing chopped garlic with salt.
  • Mix garlic paste with maple syrup, white balsamic vinegar, and dried tarragon.
  • Slowly add olive oil while whisking to emulsify dressing.
  • Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss until well coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh kale for optimal flavor.
Toast walnuts before adding for enhanced taste.
Let salad rest briefly after tossing with dressing for best flavor.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Tossing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 24
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 8
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 0