CUISINE DU JARDIN with Chef Manu – Summertime Kale Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Featured Recipe Exclusively for McDonald Garden Center
Summertime Kale Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Crisp kale, ripe fruit, crunchy vegetables and a pungent dressing come together to make this tasty and wholesome summertime salad. Kale, a member of the cabbage family, is packed with beta-carotene and other nutrient-rich antioxidants. And, did you know that just one cup of kale offers over two times the amount of vitamin A you need in one day? The fresh summer berries infuse color and a sweet taste. A healthy and light salad that is perfect for summer and pairs well with just about everything!
Ingredients:
- Kale, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 cup of red cabbage, shredded
- 5 radish, thinly sliced
- 3 tomatoes, cut into 4 wedges, then cut the wedges in half
- 1 package of strawberries, cut into fours
- 1 package of raspberries
- 1 package of blueberries
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Parsley, cilantro and basil
Vinaigrette:
- 10 raspberries
- 4 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
- 8 tbsp of olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of pepper
Salad:
Toss together kale, carrots, red cabbage, green onions, radishes, strawberries, and tomatoes. Add the raspberries and blueberries. Chop the herbs and mix in.
Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients and the dressing, and mix until well coated. Let set 10-15 minutes and enjoy.
