How to Make Super Summer Kale Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and delicious salads, and this Super Summer Kale Salad is the epitome of a perfect summer dish. Packed full of vibrant, nutrient-dense ingredients, this salad is not only pleasing to the eyes but also incredibly satisfying to the tastebuds. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a healthy potluck contribution, this salad has got you covered.

At the heart of this salad is, of course, kale. Kale is a nutritional pow...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • ½ (16 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame (soybeans), thawed
  • ¼ red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • ⅔ cup fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
  • ½ cup cashew pieces
  • ½ cup shelled, roasted sunflower seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 to 10 servings

  • Whisk sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; set aside.
  • Toss kale, edamame, red onion, carrot, blueberries, dried cranberries, cashew pieces, and sunflower seeds together in a bowl. Pour about half the dressing over the mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours. Serve remaining dressing on side.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 239mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 78mg
    • Calcium: 149mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 593mg