Kale and Cantaloupe Salad with Berries
4.5(883 ratings)Melon in a green salad might sound unusual, but ripe cantaloupe softens the mineral edge of kale in the same way a sweet dressing would. A little fresh ginger and lime sharpen things up. Serve it summer-picnic style with a bowl of berries and a few red apples nearby, so people can add extra fruit to their plates as they like.
- Hands-on
- 20 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
Method
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Step 1: Remove the rind from the cantaloupe, scoop out the seeds and cut the flesh into even cubes about 3/4 inch across.
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Step 2: Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, ginger, coconut nectar and a pinch of salt in a large bowl until the dressing looks slightly thickened.
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Step 3: Add the baby kale to the bowl and toss lightly with your fingertips, just enough to coat the leaves without bruising them.
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Step 4: Fold in the cantaloupe cubes, transfer to a plate, and serve with the berries in a separate bowl and the apple slices on the side.
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