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Summer Peach Blueberry Kale Salad

Summer Peach Blueberry Kale Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

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Enjoy this Summer Peach Blueberry Kale Salad, a colorful and nutritious dish perfect for warm weather.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Kale Green curly kale for the best flavor and texture.
  • 2 medium Peaches Ripe or slightly underripe, sliced just before serving.
  • 1 cup Blueberries Smaller blueberries offer the best flavor balance.
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas Toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch and nuttiness.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Mild-tasting olive oil.
  • 1 Juice of Lemon Fresh juice for vinaigrette and kale massage.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Natural sweetener for vinaigrette.
  • to taste Cracked Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the pepitas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast them for about 5-6 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, honey, olive oil, and cracked black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Refrigerate until needed.
  3. Remove tough stems from the kale, chop into bite-sized pieces, and massage with olive oil and lemon juice for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Rinse and slice the peaches, discarding the pit. Gently rinse the blueberries and let them drain.
  5. In the bowl with the massaged kale, combine the peaches and blueberries. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.
  6. Spoon the salad into bowls and garnish with toasted pepitas before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use ripe fruits for maximum sweetness. Massage kale properly for better texture. Adjust vinaigrette sweetness to preference. Toss salad immediately before serving for best presentation.

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