Kale, Date, and Almond Salad with Black Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
This kale salad is a bit on the sweeter side due to the dates. That being said, it may seem like you need more dates when chopping them for the salad, but don't put in extra, otherwise they will easily overpower it, making the salad too sweet. You can find black fig balsamic vinaigrette at Williams-Sonoma. Serve this salad with beef or lamb.
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Kale, Date, and Almond Salad with Black Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
This kale salad is a bit on the sweeter side due to the dates. That being said, it may seem like you need more dates when chopping them for the salad, but don't put in extra, otherwise they will easily overpower it, making the salad too sweet. You can find black fig balsamic vinaigrette at Williams-Sonoma. Serve this salad with beef or lamb.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 537 kcal
Net Carbs: 21 g
Ingredients
Kale Salad
- 1 (1) large bunch curly kale
- 1/3 cup (49 g) pitted dates, chopped
- 3/4 cup (107.3 g) almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup (100 g) fresh feta cheese, crumbled
Black Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 clove (1 clove) garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp (2 Tbsp) Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup (59.1 ml) black fig balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp (2 Tbsp) fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp (1 Tbsp) honey
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup (118.3 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Toast the almonds in a dry skillet and set aside.
- Finely chop the kale and put it in a large salad bowl. Chop the dates and toasted almonds and toss them with the kale. Toss in the feta.
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Pour in the olive oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly with a fork until emulsified and smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until the kale is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. It will last a few days in the fridge, and sometimes is even better the second day, as the kale has the chance to marinate in the flavors of the dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 537kcalFat: 46gSodium: 373mgNet Carbs: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPotassium: 388mgCarbohydrates: 25gVitamin A: 1547IUFiber: 4gVitamin C: 20mgSugar: 17gCalcium: 232mgProtein: 11gCholesterol: 22mgIron: 2mg
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