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Blueberry Kale Salad (a make-ahead recipe)

This kale salad is a make-ahead GREEN salad and is just as good the next day (perfect for parties!). So healthy and delicious. You'll make this kale salad again and again!

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You guyyyyys!! I’m so excited about this kale salad recipe! It’s a make-ahead GREEN salad. Whaaaat?! Yes!! Think: work lunch. Every other green salad I know of doesn’t last more than a couple of hours after adding the dressing but this one is just as crazy amazing the next day. No mow soggy greens y’all! I know I’m using obnoxious amounts of exclamation points, but inside I’m “!!!!”

My sister’s Mom-in-law got this recipe from her sister and when my sister tried her sisters salad and then brought it home to her own sister (me) to try it, I called and got the recipe too. Now I can pass it on to my sisters (and you ofcourse!). I love the stories behind recipes! I know I’m talking fast but I’m soo excited!!! Pin it now and make it for your next party.

Ingredients for Kale Salad:

1 bunch kale, rinsed, tough stems removed and chopped
3-4 carrots, grated or julienned (here’s the julienne-er we use)
1 cup craisins
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp extra virgin Olive oil
1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 – 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries added before serving

This kale salad is a make-ahead GREEN salad and is just as good the next day (perfect for parties!). So healthy and delicious. You'll make this kale salad again and again!

How to Strip Kale:

To remove the tough stems from kale, hold the base of the stem with one hand, pinch at the base of the leaf with the other hand and pull it up the stem to remove the leaves. Stack leaves and chop into small bite size pieces as you would with romaine lettuce. Spin it dry as you would any lettuce (we’ve gone through many salad spinners and this is the best).

This kale salad is a make-ahead GREEN salad and is just as good the next day (perfect for parties!). So healthy and delicious. You'll make this kale salad again and again!

How to Make Kale Salad:

1. Stir together the dressing: 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp oil, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.

This kale salad is a make-ahead GREEN salad and is just as good the next day (perfect for parties!). So healthy and delicious. You'll make this kale salad again and again!

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped kale, grated carrots and 1 cup craisins. Add dressing and toss the salad together until leaves are evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least 3-4 hours or overnight.

This kale salad is a make-ahead GREEN salad and is just as good the next day (perfect for parties!). So healthy and delicious. You'll make this kale salad again and again!

3. Toss in thinly sliced red onion and blueberries before serving.

This kale salad is a make-ahead GREEN salad and is just as good the next day (perfect for parties!). So healthy and delicious. You'll make this kale salad again and again!

This kale salad is a make-ahead GREEN salad and is just as good the next day (perfect for parties!). So healthy and delicious. You'll make this kale salad again and again!

Kale Salad with Blueberries (make-ahead recipe)

4.91 from 21 votes
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
This is a make-ahead GREEN salad and is just as crazy amazing the next day. No mow soggy greens y'all! It's ridiculously healthy. Try it and you'll make this salad again and again!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 servings as a side salad
  • 1 bunch kale, rinsed, tough stems removed and chopped
  • 3-4 carrots, grated or julienned (here's the julienne-er we use)
  • 1 cup craisins, dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin Olive oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries added before serving

Instructions

  • Stir together the dressing: 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp oil, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped kale, grated carrots and 1 cup craisins. Add dressing and toss the salad together until leaves are evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
  • Toss in thinly sliced red onion and blueberries before serving.

Notes

Quick Kale Tip: To remove the tough stems from kale, hold the base of the stem with one hand, pinch at the base of the leaf with the other hand and pull it up the stem to remove the leaves. Stack leaves and chop into small bite size pieces as you would with romaine lettuce. Spin it dry as you would any lettuce.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kale salad
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
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This kale salad is a make-ahead GREEN salad and is just as good the next day (perfect for parties!). So healthy and delicious. You'll make this kale salad again and again!

Lip-smacking good! You’ll get plenty of recipe requests for this salad and it’s all thanks to my sister’s Mother-in-law’s sister :).

This kale salad is a make-ahead GREEN salad and is just as good the next day (perfect for parties!). So healthy and delicious. You'll make this kale salad again and again!

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the creator behind Natasha's Kitchen (established in 2009), and I share family-friendly, authentic recipes. I am a New York Times Best-Selling cookbook author and a trusted video personality in the culinary world. My husband, Vadim, and I run this blog together, ensuring every recipe we share is thoroughly tested and approved. Our mission is to provide you with delicious, reliable recipes you can count on. Thanks for stopping by! I am so happy you are here.

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  • Joan K
    January 14, 2023

    I am prepping this tonight, I’m going to serve this salad tomorrow.
    I’m just wondering if I can substitute white onion for red onion?

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      January 15, 2023

      Hi Joan! Yes, you can but red onions have a milder, sweeter flavor and are considered more suitable for eating raw which makes them a great choice for salads.

      Reply

  • Pam mullins6
    July 24, 2021

    Hi, this looks awesome. I have a bag of mixed kale and spinach. Do you think that’ll work with this recipe

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 24, 2021

      Hi Pam! I haven’t tried that mix, but I bet it would work! I hope you love it!

      Reply

  • kelly
    March 4, 2021

    Making this for a friend tonight after looking in my fridge and googling kale and blueberry salad! Sounds so yummy! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 4, 2021

      You’re Welcome, Kelly! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply

  • Anna
    November 2, 2020

    I have made this three times and I have had co-workers thinking I’m a chef…Shhhh

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 2, 2020

      That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!

      Reply

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