Description
Peach and Blueberry Kale Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines sweet peaches, juicy blueberries, and hearty kale. This refreshing salad bursts with flavor and color, making it perfect for summer gatherings or quick weekday meals. Ready in under 20 minutes, it offers a delightful balance of textures while providing essential vitamins and antioxidants. Enjoy it as a light lunch or a side dish to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 2 medium ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup nuts (almonds or walnuts), toasted
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the kale under cold water, remove stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- Slice the peaches into wedges or cubes and add them to the bowl with kale.
- Gently fold in the blueberries to avoid crushing them.
- Toast almonds or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture, toss gently to combine, and top with toasted nuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg