Description
Indulge in the Roasted Peanut Kale Crunch Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines crispy kale with roasted peanuts, sweet bell peppers, and crunchy carrots. This salad is not only visually stunning but also delivers a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing side dish, it’s an easy recipe to impress your friends and family while nourishing your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, chopped (about 1 bunch)
- 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the kale under cold water, tear it into bite-sized pieces, and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the diced red bell pepper and grated carrot to the kale.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and massage the kale gently to coat evenly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the roasted peanuts on top and give the salad a final toss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg