Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh greens and colorful vegetables brought together with a zesty homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette. Featuring nutrient-packed kale and crunchy iceberg lettuce, this recipe is accented with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion for an unbeatable texture and flavor combination. A sprinkle of nutty sunflower seeds and savory Parmesan cheese adds the perfect finishing touch to this quick and healthy dish, ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side at your next gathering, this kale and iceberg salad is a refreshing, nutrient-rich choice that’s sure to impress. Keywords: kale salad, iceberg lettuce, lemon vinaigrette, healthy salad recipe, quick salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Kale leaves
- 4 cups Iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Wash the kale thoroughly. Remove the thick stems and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
Rinse the iceberg lettuce, pat it dry, and then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices.
Thinly slice the red onion.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined to make the vinaigrette.
In a large salad bowl, combine the kale, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly.
Sprinkle the sunflower seeds and shaved Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Kale and Iceberg Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1072 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.8 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1490 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 804 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3067 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
