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Baby Kale Salad with Honey-Mint Vinaigrette

This Baby Kale Salad can and should be enjoyed year-round! It uses baby kale as a base, and is topped with grapefruit, tomatoes, burrata cheese, and a honey-mint vinaigrette that you'll want to eat by the spoonful! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: baby kale salad
Servings: 2
Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

for the vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

for the salad:

  • 2.5 oz. baby kale
  • 1 grapefruit sliced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1 ball burrata cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves whole; optional

Instructions

  • Start by making the vinaigrette: whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, mint, dijon, salt, and pepper together in a bowl or small jar; set aside.
  • Next, assemble the salad: place the baby kale on a large platter, or divide it into two bowls. Top with the grapefruit, tomato and burrata cheese, then drizzle some of the vinaigrette overtop. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation; serving size is 2-4; 2 if you're eating this as a meal and 4 if you're eating this as a side 
*Add-ins: walnuts, pecans, almonds, dried cranberries, chickpeas (plain or roasted)
*To make vegan: omit the burrata and substitute your favorite plant-based cheese instead

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 5954IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 2mg
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