Can you bring a salad?

I love going to parties, but I dread having to come up with new and interesting salads that will add appeal to the buffet table. Try this beautiful Spring Kale Salad and wow all the guests with your homemade dressing of yogurt, juice and red wine vinegar. It'll keep you and the guests coming back for more.

Spring Kale Salad

Here is a lively salad that has a variety of flavors and a great crunch. Serve it for lunch or dinner with a grilled protein item.

Ingredients:

2 cups sliced fresh kale (chopped, rinsed, dried)

2 cups mixed greens (chopped, rinsed, dried)

1 cup sliced carrots

1 cup blueberries

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions:

Place the kale, greens, carrots, berries, and chia seeds in a large salad bowl.

Mix the yogurt, orange juice, orange zest, and vinegar together in a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix smooth with a whisk.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together well. Serve immediately.

Chef's Tips:

Spring greens are sweetened naturally with carrots and berries. You can use a variety of fresh berries.

Chia seeds are optional or you can use poppy seeds or toasted nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup Servings Per Batch 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

Calories from Fat 15 % Daily Value *

Total Fat 2g 2%

Saturated Fat 0g 1%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 2mg 0%

Sodium 77mg 3%

Total Carbohydrate 24g 7%

Dietary Fiber 4g 15%

Sugars 12g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 336% • Vitamin C 171%

Calcium 17% • Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.