Looking for a non-boring side dish? This Purple Kale Salad is not only easy and satisfying but also a feast for the eyes. The rich purples and deep reds of the ingredients create a stunning visual that’s as enticing as it is delicious. Finished with a homemade vinaigrette, toasted pecans and creamy goat cheese, this raw kale salad is packed with flavor and texture. Perfect for a quick side salad or light lunch.
This wintry salad features purple kale, which tends to have a slightly sweeter flavor compared to the more robust, sometimes peppery taste of green kale. I also love this salad because it’s nutrient-dense, and the dressing — made of blueberry jam, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ground coriander, salt and black pepper — is astonishingly flavorful. Tossed with the kale and cabbage, apples and beets, it elevates all that it touches.
To make the Purple Kale Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
To a large bowl, add 3 cups chopped purple kale and 1 cup shredded red cabbage. Pour 1 teaspoon olive oil over the kale and cabbage. Add a small pinch of salt. Use clean hands to massage the oil into the kale and cabbage to soften them a bit.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon blueberry jam, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
To the kale and cabbage, add ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, ⅓ to ½ cup fresh blueberries, 1 thinly sliced roasted beet, and ½ a thinly sliced apple. Pour the blueberry lime vinaigrette over and gently toss to coat.
Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with toasted pecans and scatter with goat cheese. Enjoy!
This vibrant Purple Kale Salad features purple kale, red cabbage, roasted beets, red onions, fresh blueberries, crisp apples, toasted pecans, and creamy goat cheese, all beautifully drizzled with a zingy blueberry lime vinaigrette! If you give this recipe a try, remember to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram – we love seeing your creations!
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