Kale Orange Salad

This hearty Kale Salad is packed with creamy goat cheese, juicy orange segments, dried cranberries, and crunchy pepitas. A tangy citrus vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch! The kale is massaged until tender, which also mellows the bitter flavor, then it’s tossed with fresh orange, chopped green onions, toasted pepitas (aka pumpkin seeds) and chewy dried cranberries. Creamy goat cheese is the final ingredient that makes this kale salad stand out from the crowd. This is a great side salad for the cooler months and can be assembled in advance.

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 149 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 bunch - curly kale
1 tbsp - olive oil
1 - navel orange
2 - green onions
½ cup - crumbled goat cheese
⅓ cup - dried cranberries
⅓ cup - toasted pepitas
½ cup - extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons - orange zest
¼ cup - fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons - fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp - dijon mustard
1 tbsp - honey
¼ tsp - sea salt
⅛ tsp - black pepper

Instructions

Place the kale in a large bowl. Add the tablespoon of olive oil and massage it into the kale until the leaves are tender, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the orange, green onions, goat cheese, cranberries and pepitas to the bowl, then add the desired amount of dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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