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Kale Salad with Hazelnut-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Source: By Josh Henderson, Skillet Street Food, Seattle, Category: Salad, Lunch & Snack

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 This refreshing salad is packed with flavor and nutrition. Nutrient-dense kale has potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties while canola oil is a good source of omega-3 fat and vitamin E.

Kale Salad with Hazelnut-Balsamic Vinaigrette


Instructions:
  • 4 cups chopped kale 1 L
2 Tbsp chopped, toasted hazelnuts 30 mL
  • 2 Tbsp dried cranberries 30 mL
  • 
2 Tbsp blue cheese crumbles 30 mL

  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, whole leaf 60 mL

Hazelnut-Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 75 mL
  • 1 Tbsp water 15 mL
2 tsp Dijon mustard 10 mL
  • 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
  • 
1 shallot, minced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 
1 Tbsp fresh chopped thyme 15 mL

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 mL

  • 1⁄4 cup crushed, toasted hazelnuts 60 mL
  • 1/2 cup canola oil 125 mL

Instructions:

  1. In large bowl combine, kale, hazelnuts, cranberries, blue cheese and parsley. Set aside.

  2. To prepare Hazelnut-Balsamic Vinaigrette: In medium bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, water, Dijon mustard, salt, shallot, garlic, thyme, pepper and hazelnuts. Using immersion blender, combine ingredients and slowly add canola oil until emulsion forms. 

  3. Add vinaigrette to kale salad, toss and serve.

Yield: 4 servings. Serving Size: Just over 1 cup (250 mL) salad.


 Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving

Calories 410
Total Fat 36 g
Saturated Fat 3.5 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 450 mg
Potassium 435 g
Carbohydrates 19 g
Fiber 3 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 6 g


 

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