Northwest Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts

This Northwest Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts is a delightful combination of hearty kale, creamy goat cheese, crunchy hazelnuts, and sweet dried cranberries. Tossed in a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette dressing, its a nutritious and delicious salad that captures the flavors of the Pacific Northwest.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Clean and dry the kale leaves well

Take off the tough stems and cut the leaves into small pieces that you can easily eat

Chopped kale, crumbled goat cheese, roasted hazelnuts, thinly sliced red onion, and dried cranberries should all be put in a large bowl together

Add the honey, salt, pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil to a small bowl and mix them together using a whisk

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together until its well covered

The flavors will blend better if you let the salad sit for a while

The Northwest Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts is a healthy and refreshing side dish

You can also make it a full meal by adding some grilled chicken

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