Description
Seasonal summer peach and blueberry kale salad brings fresh Mediterranean flavors dancing across crisp greens. Sweet fruit, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy nuts create a perfect light meal that refreshes and delights you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (32 fl oz / 960 ml) kale, stems removed and chopped
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 cup (5 oz / 150 g) fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup (1 oz / 30 g) sliced almonds
- ¼ cup (2 oz / 60 g) crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tbsps (1 oz / 30 g) red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsps (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) olive oil for massaging kale
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Kale Preparation: Thoroughly work olive oil into chopped kale using hands, gently massaging for 2 minutes until leaves become tender and deep green, releasing natural softness.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until ingredients integrate smoothly, creating a harmonious blend with balanced flavor profile.
- Salad Assembly: Layer massaged kale with vibrant peaches, juicy blueberries, thinly sliced red onion, and crunchy sliced almonds, ensuring even distribution of ingredients for optimal taste experience.
- Final Touch: Drizzle prepared dressing over salad, tossing delicately to coat ingredients evenly, then crown with crumbled goat cheese for a creamy, tangy finish.
- Serving Suggestion: Allow salad to rest briefly, permitting flavors to meld and intensify, then serve chilled for a refreshing, nutrient-dense summer dish that celebrates seasonal produce.
Notes
- Massage kale thoroughly to break down tough fibers, making it more tender and easier to digest while improving overall salad texture.
- Choose ripe but firm peaches and blueberries to prevent salad from becoming too watery and maintain crisp, fresh flavor profile.
- Add dressing right before eating to prevent kale from becoming soggy and maintain the salad’s vibrant, crisp texture.
- Swap goat cheese with vegan alternatives like nutritional yeast or tofu crumbles for dairy-free options, and use maple syrup instead of honey for strict vegan preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg