Kale Salad with Pear, Walnuts, and Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette
A vibrant kale salad featuring crisp pears, candy-coated walnuts, and drizzled with a sweet and tangy maple-balsamic vinaigrette, perfect for impressing guests or brightening up your lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- 2 pears, sliced
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Massage chopped kale with a bit of olive oil for about 2 minutes until softened.
- In a nonstick pan, warm up walnuts and sugar over medium heat, stirring until coated and sugar melts (about 4-5 minutes).
- Let the caramelized walnuts cool on parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup to create the vinaigrette.
- Toss the massaged kale with sliced pears and dressing just before serving.
- Top with candied walnuts and serve immediately.
Notes
Juice pears with lemon to prevent browning and consider using pre-cooked beets for an easier option. Let salad sit before serving to soak up flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: kale salad, healthy salad, maple balsamic dressing, vegetarian recipe, quick salad