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Raspberry Kale Salad

Published: Aug 14, 2017 · Modified: Jan 9, 2025 by Tristin Rieken · 2 Comments

Raspberry Kale Salad with shrub vinaigrette and edible flowers is a fresh seasonal and light summer salad using easy to grow “garden stars” that can also be created year round with store bought produce.

Raspberry Kale salad recipe
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Years ago I started mixing edible plants into my flower gardens and landscaping.

By growing different produce over the years and I’ve started to figure out what works best.  There are definitely some plants that work best for my growing area and family tastes. These are what I refer to as my “garden stars”.

  • Scallions, garlic and/or sweet onions make an appearance at every meal, are easy to grow and are amazing when fresh so over the months when I can grow them, I do.
  • Edible flowers are beautiful in the garden and in the kitchen. Marigold and pansy are both very mild while phlox and nasturtium are slightly spicy.
  • All varieties of chard and kale have a long growing season and a very rewarding even when given only a small space. I especially love that you can harvest the outer leaves frequently and the center just continues to grow all season.
  • Herbs like basil, cilantro, parsley, mint, chives and dill are easy to grow and give instant flavor to everything from breakfast eggs, to cocktails and sauces.
  • Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries keep us supplied with fruit from May through September. Plus growing your own berries gives the kids an easy diy snack and something to do when summer boredom hits- “just go pick berries!”
Raspberry kale salad with chicken served on a large platter.

Using all five “garden stars” this salad is fresh, flavorful, and nutritious. And if using your own produce, it could be very economical as well.

Shrub vinaigrette on kale.

Ingredients

  • Kale – or other sturdy green like swiss chard or cabbage.
  • Raspberries – or substitute other fresh seasonal berry.
  • Edible flowers – add a subtle spice, great texture and make for a beautiful unexpected topping. Don’t have them? Just leave them out or sprinkle on a bit of crushed red or aleppo pepper instead.
  • Raspberry Shrub Vinaigrette – made from local farmers market favorite, Cascade Shrub Farm Raspberry Citrus Shrub (a type of drinking vinegar). Combined fresh basil and olive oil it’s perfect for homemade dressing. No shrub? Use a red wine or other vinegar combined and some fresh or frozen fruit or a dollop of jam.
  • Pistachios – for crunch. Substitute with whatever mix of nuts and/or seeds you have.
  • Grilled chicken – shredded rotisserie, grilled, pan fried or quick poached chicken. Or leave it out all together.
Shrub vinaigrette ingredients

Sweet, spicy and tangy this is one meal 15 minute meal is as almost too pretty to eat. But somehow always disappears. It’s a lovely, sturdy green salad that stays fresh even when dressed ahead of time. Perfect for potlucks, lunchboxes and picnics.

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Raspberry kale salad recipe with shrub vinaigrette salad dressing.

Raspberry Kale Salad with Shrub Vinaigrette

Fresh, seasonal and light this Raspberry Kale Salad with Edible Flowers, shrub vinaigrette, grilled chicken and pistachios is a perfect warm weather meal.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Course: lunch, main, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 392kcal
Author: Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

  • 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked and sliced
  • 8 cups kale about 2 bunches
  • ½ cup raspberries
  • ¼ cup pistachios roasted, salted and shelled
  • 1 medium greed onion sliced
  • 6 large edible flowers nasturtiums, stems removed

Raspberry Shrub Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup raspberry citrus shrub
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil sliced
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Combine shrub with basil and slowly whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    ¼ cup raspberry citrus shrub, ½ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, salt and pepper
  • Wash kale well, remove stem and cut into bite sized pieces. Dry thoroughly.
    8 cups kale
  • Pour vinaigrette over kale and massage to coat evenly. 
  • Mix cooked and sliced chicken, sliced green onions and pistachios into the dressed kale. Top with raspberries and nasturtiums or other edible flowers.
    1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, ½ cup raspberries, ¼ cup pistachios, 1 medium greed onion, 6 large edible flowers

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 885mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13541IU | Vitamin C: 167mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 3mg
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Nutrition Facts
Raspberry Kale Salad with Shrub Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 86mg4%
Potassium 885mg25%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 13541IU271%
Vitamin C 167mg202%
Calcium 216mg22%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. KAREN FRADLEY

    June 15, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    I love how this salad came together. I didn’t exactly follow the recipe to a T; no chicken, strawberries instead of raspberries, walnuts instead of pistachios, and the ginger Shrub instead of the raspberry. Everyone loved it, even two teenagers!! I was so thrilled to find Shrub as a dressing ingredient!! I’ve never used it for anything other than a cocktail mixer, so thanks for the inspiration!!

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    • ONE armed MAMA

      June 15, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      So happy to hear it!! Thank YOU for coming back to share your take on the recipe ☺️

      Reply

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