Kale Salad With Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

The lightly sweet, creamy homemade poppy seed dressing takes this crunchy salad to the next level for a mouthwatering vegetable side dish or light lunch. Top with cooked chicken for a heartier meal.

Prep/Cook Time: 25 Minutes, Servings: 6

Ingredients

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 4 cups coarsely chopped kale, any tough stems removed
• 2 cups matchstick-cut peeled broccoli stems or broccoli slaw
• 2 cups thinly sliced trimmed Brussels sprouts (8 ounces)
• ½ cup sliced radicchio
• 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons toasted pepitas

Directions

1. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, poppy seeds, sugar (or honey), salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add kale, broccoli stems (or slaw), Brussels sprouts, radicchio, cranberries and pepitas; toss until well coated with the dressing.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 161 Calories, Total Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Sugars: 6 g, Added Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 4 g, Sodium: 182 mg, Potassium: 375 mg, Folate: 43 mcg, Calcium: 61 mg

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