Description
Summer Peach Blueberry Kale Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly embodies the flavors of summer. With its colorful array of fresh ingredients, this salad combines earthy kale with the sweetness of juicy peaches and blueberries, all drizzled with a zesty honey-lemon vinaigrette. Topped with crunchy pepitas, it is not only a visual delight but also a nutritious choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal any day of the week. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe can serve as a satisfying main dish or a delightful side option. Enjoy this salad’s delightful crunch and burst of flavor at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bunches of kale (chopped)
- 3–4 fresh peaches (diced)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup pepitas (toasted)
- 4 lemons (juiced for vinaigrette)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread pepitas on the baking sheet and toast for about 5-6 minutes until golden.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, and cracked black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Remove kale leaves from stems, chop them into bite-sized pieces, add olive oil and lemon juice, then massage for about 5 minutes.
- Add diced peaches and rinsed blueberries to the massaged kale.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss until well combined.
- Serve topped with toasted pepitas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg