Super Summer Kale Salad

By GratefulSea

Can't wait to try this one--it gets fantastic reviews from those who have!
Note the LONG time for refrigeration before serving.

Ingredients

• FOR THE DRESSING
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• FOR THE SALAD
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 1/2 (16 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame (soybeans), thawed
• 1/4 red onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 2/3 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
• 1/2 cup cashew pieces
• 1/2 cup shelled, roasted sunflower seeds

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 260mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; set aside.

Toss kale, edamame, red onion, carrot, blueberries, dried cranberries, cashew pieces, and sunflower seeds together in a bowl. Pour about half the dressing over the mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours. Serve remaining dressing on side.

Serves 8.