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Kale Blueberry Salad

This Massaged Kale Salad is made with a homemade vinaigrette, plump blueberries, bulgur, feta cheese, and pecans. It is the perfect antioxidant rich side dish for any time of year.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 325kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur
  • 1, 8 oz. package sugar snap peas
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped (4-6 cups is plenty)
  • 2 cups blueberries, fresh
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. shallot, finely minced
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard, plus more to taste
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • For the dressing: Whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, shallots, and Dijon mustard. Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
    1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 Tbsp. honey, 1 1/2 Tbsp. shallot, finely minced, 2 tsp. Dijon mustard, plus more to taste, salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cook the bulgur according to package directions. This is my method: bring 1 1/2 cups broth to boil, add the bulgur, a heavy pinch of salt and a little olive oil. Bring back up to a little simmer, then turn the heat down to low, cover and cook for 12 minutes. Remove from the heat with the lid on and let rest for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and then set aside to cool. 
    1 cup bulgur, 1 tsp. salt
  • Cook snap peas in boiling salted water for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water; drain and pat dry. Slice in half or leave them whole. 
    1, 8 oz. package sugar snap peas
  • Toss together the kale and 1/4 cup vinaigrette in a large bowl. Massage the dressing to the kale using clean hands. Let stand 20-30 minutes to let the kale marinate.
    1 bunch kale, roughly chopped (4-6 cups is plenty)
  • Add the bulgur, blueberries, pecans, sugar snap peas and feta. Toss to combine. Serve with remaining vinaigrette and enjoy!
    2 cups blueberries, fresh, 1/2 cup pecans, 1/3 cup feta cheese

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Notes

  • The dressing can be made in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.
  • You might have leftover bulgur and not want to add all of it into the salad. Save some for another salad or just to snack on!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg