Cherry, Goat Cheese & Toasted Pecan Kale Salad
Cherry, Goat Cheese & Toasted Pecan Kale Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet cherries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans over tender kale. This delightful salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a flavor explosion that makes it an ideal choice for summer barbecues or quick lunches. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, it will quickly become your go-to recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup sweet cherries, halved (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup creamy goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and dry the kale leaves. Remove the stems and tear into pieces.
- Massage the kale with olive oil until tender.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add cherries and goat cheese to the kale.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; drizzle over the salad just before serving.
- Toss all ingredients gently and adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg