K F C Salad
Brighten up your meals with the refreshing and nutrient-packed K F C Salad, a wholesome blend of kale, feta, and cranberries that delivers both flavor and health benefits in every bite. This quick and easy salad features tender massaged kale leaves dressed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, perfectly balancing sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Topped with crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, and crunchy slivered almonds, this recipe offers a delightful mix of textures and vibrant flavors that are sure to impress. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with superfoods, it’s the perfect choice for a light lunch, a side dish, or a meal-prep staple. Whether served fresh or chilled, this K F C Salad is as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups kale leaves
- 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries
- 0.25 cups slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the kale leaves thoroughly under cold water, then pat them dry using kitchen towels.
Remove the tough stems from the kale and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the kale leaves and gently massage the kale with your hands for about 2-3 minutes. This will soften the leaves and reduce any bitterness.
Add the crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds to the bowl with the kale.
Toss everything gently until the ingredients are evenly combined and coated in the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate.
Serve immediately as a side dish or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving for a slightly cooler salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.7 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2456 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.7 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 902 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2309 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
