Greek Kale Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Greek Kale Salad! This recipe transforms hearty kale into a tender, flavor-bursting base by massaging the leaves, then combines it with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny kalamata olives for a medley of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. The homemade dressing—crafted with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of garlic—ties it all together with zesty perfection. Topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese, this quick and easy dish is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Perfect as a refreshing side or light main course, this Greek Kale Salad is ready in just 15 minutes and can be served immediately or prepped ahead for even deeper flavor. A must-try for lover-of-greens craving a healthy, Greek-inspired twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups kale leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the kale leaves. Remove the stems and shred the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Place the kale in a large mixing bowl and massage it with your hands for about 2-3 minutes to tenderize the leaves. This step will soften the kale and reduce its bitterness.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into half-moons, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives to the kale. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to coat evenly.
Crumble the feta cheese on top and give the salad a gentle toss to incorporate the cheese without breaking it too much.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.5 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3627 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1175 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2833 mg | 60% | |
*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.
