Kale Cranberry Pepita Salad

Kale Cranberry Pepita Salad

This hearty and refreshing kale salad with pumpkin seeds and cranberries is a welcome side for any dinner, or perfect workday lunch.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups shredded kale leaves (About 2 bunches)
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced (Or sub for 1/4 red onion + 1 clove garlic)
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tbs rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbs soy sauce
  • 2 tbs basalmic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup pepitas
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sesame oil over medium. Add the shallot and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the kale, stirring it in until all of it has had a chance to touch the oil and it has begun to wilt, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a measuring cup or small bowl, combine the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and ground ginger. Pour this over the kale and let cook 1-2 minutes to reduce.
  • Turn off the heat and toss in the cranberries and pepitas. Toss to evenly distribute. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy!

Notes

This dish is also tasty cold and leftovers make a wonderful lunch.