Kale Salad
A nutritious and flavorful kale salad with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and almonds, drizzled with a tangy lemon dressing.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Salad Tongs
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 3 cups fresh kale stems removed and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds toasted
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the kale leaves thoroughly. Remove thick stems and tear or chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, drizzle the kale with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the leaves gently with your hands for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted almonds to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra feta or almonds if desired.
Notes
For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas. Massaging the kale makes it tender and more flavorful!
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1.2mg
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