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If you’ve never used Miracle Whip in a homemade dressing before, this is your sign. It creates the creamiest, slightly sweet, perfectly tangy base that instantly elevates a simple salad into something crave-worthy. In this Spring Kale Crunch Salad, the whipped balsamic dressing made with Miracle Whip brings everything together – coating each bite of crisp kale, juicy grapes, and crunchy pistachios with just the right balance of flavor. It’s fresh, bright, and unexpectedly delicious… the kind of salad that has everyone asking for the recipe.
Spring Kale Crunch Salad with Sweet Whipped Balsamic Dressing
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and finely chopped
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 Fuji apple, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- ½ cup shaved or finely grated parmesan
Lemon Zest Toasted Breadcrumbs
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- pinch of salt
Sweet Whipped Balsamic Dressing
- ½ cup Miracle Whip
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp finely minced shallot
- ¼ tsp lemon zest
- salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often, until golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon, honey, minced shallot, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Add a pinch of salt and massage with your hands for 20–30 seconds until softened.
- Add grapes, apple slices, pistachios, and parmesan to the kale. Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with toasted breadcrumbs and an extra sprinkle of parmesan before serving.
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Teresa Tips:
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For the best presentation, re-top with a few apple slices, grapes, pistachios, and parmesan after tossing so everything stays visible and vibrant.
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