Mango & Kale Salad

The freshness of Spring calls for crisp salads. For instance, this Mango & Kale Salad! I certainly love adding fresh fruit and nuts or seeds to my salads for extra sweetness and crunch. When faced with a busy schedule, planning ahead might include chopping kale and placing it in a clear container or a plastic bag with a paper towel. This allows you to whip a salad together in no time. If you want more info on how to keep kale fresh, check out this link.

Salads are perfect for picnics and potlucks as the weather begins to warm up. I love the potluck-style of eating because it’s fun to get together with family and friends over shared food and laughter. Click here to check out my 5 easy potluck-pleasing recipes. In addition, if you are planning ahead for garden-season, be sure to check out my Top 5 Must-Have Garden Herbs (and how to use them)!

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 4 cups kale,chopped and washed
• 1 cup mango, sliced
• 3 Tbsp sunflower seeds, unsalted
• 3 Tbsp craisins
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Sprinkle salt

Optional: Drizzle aged balsamic along top of salad

Instructions for Mango & Kale Salad:

1. Firstly, clean salad greens and place into large bowl.
2. Secondly, add mango, seeds and craisins on top of salad.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I usually add a sprinkle of salt.
4. Finally, toss to combine.
5. Additionally, finish with aged balsamic drizzle, if desired.

Now it’s your turn! How do you make your spring salads unique and delicious? It’s certainly common to think salads are boring, but they really don’t have to be. In addition, what’s your go-to to bring to a picnic or potluck when the weather starts to warm up? Let me know in the comments!

Mango & Kale Salad

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

The freshness of spring calls for crisp salads like this Mango & Kale Salad!

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Ingredients

• 4 cups kale, chopped and washed
• 1 cup mango, sliced
• 3 Tbsp sunflower seeds, unsalted
• 3 Tbsp craisins
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Sprinkle salt
• Optional: Drizzle aged balsamic along top of salad

Instructions

1. Clean salad greens and place into large bowl.
2. Add mango, seeds and craisins on top of salad.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I usually add a sprinkle of salt.
4. Toss to combine.
5. Finish with aged balsamic drizzle, if desired.