BHA & BHT Free Kale & Blueberry Salad with Walnut Pesto Dressing

Bright, bold, and built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients, this kale and blueberry salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort. Many packaged dressings and store-bought pesto blends rely on synthetic preservatives to extend shelf life — which is exactly the kind of thing you're trying to avoid — so making the walnut pesto dressing from scratch here is the whole point. Fresh basil, toasted walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil blend into a creamy, herbaceous dressing that's rich without being heavy. The massaged lacinato kale softens beautifully and soaks up every bit of that pesto, while the blueberries add little bursts of sweetness that play perfectly against the savory, garlicky base. Thinly sliced red onion brings a gentle bite, and the extra handful of toasted walnuts on top gives the whole bowl a satisfying crunch. Every single ingredient is clean and recognizable, so you know exactly what's going into your bowl — no label-reading required.

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