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Kale Cranberry Pecan Salad

This fresh salad balances hearty kale with sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans for a perfect side dish.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026
Kale Cranberry Pecan Salad
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
5 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Serves
4

There is something so satisfying about a salad that actually stays crunchy even after you dress it. The combination of earthy kale and sweet maple pecans creates a wonderful mix of textures that keeps everyone coming back for seconds at the dinner table.

My biggest tip is to really massage the kale with a little olive oil before adding the other ingredients. This simple step makes the leaves much softer and easier to chew, which makes the whole salad taste better.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch curly kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli slaw
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove the tough stems from the kale and chop the leaves into bite sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Place the kale in a large bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil. Use your hands to massage the kale for two minutes until it becomes dark green and soft.

  3. 3

    Add the broccoli slaw, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans to the bowl with the kale.

  4. 4

    In a small jar, whisk together the two tablespoons of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything well to coat. Let it sit for ten minutes before serving so the flavors can mingle.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. This salad is hearty enough to serve as a light lunch if you add some grilled chicken or chickpeas on top.

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