This Warm Kale Brown Rice Salad is a nutritious and flavorful dish perfect for meal prep, a quick lunch, or a healthy side dish. Tender kale, hearty brown rice, crunchy almonds, and sweet dried cranberries paired with a simple homemade vinaigrette create the perfect balance of texture and flavor. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again!
Why We Love This Kale and Brown Rice Salad
Served warm, this salad is light, nutritious, yet comforting and satisfying. Ideal for busy families looking for healthy and delicious meals.
- Warm, comfortable yet fresh
- It is full of fiber and nutrients.
- Perfect for meal prep
- Balance of sweet + savory taste
- easy customization
A simple way to turn everyday ingredients into truly delicious meals!
Tips for the best kale salad:
- If you prefer something softer, massage the raw kale with a little oil.
- If you use warm rice, the dressing will absorb better.
- Toast nuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
Easy variations:
Add protein
- grilled chicken
- chickpeas
- salmon
Add more vegetables
- roasted sweet potatoes
- carrots
- Brussels Sprouts
grain exchange
Storage tips:
refrigerator:
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 hour. 4 days.
Reheat:
Enjoy gently warm or cold.
More delicious kale recipes:
Warm Kale and Brown Rice Salad
This Warm Kale Brown Rice Salad is a nutritious and flavorful dish perfect for meal prep, a quick lunch, or a healthy side dish.
Serving Size: 4
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Cook brown rice according to package directions. Stir with a fork and keep warm.
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Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the sliced almonds until golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Add the chopped kale and cook until wilted and tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
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In a large bowl, combine warm brown rice, roasted kale, and dried cranberries. Pour in the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
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Top with toasted almonds and serve warm.
- If you prefer something softer, massage some raw kale with a little oil.
- If you use warm rice, the dressing will absorb better.
- Toast nuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
