Kale and Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Kale and Spinach Salad, a nutrient-packed dish brimming with bold flavors and satisfying textures. Featuring a blend of fresh kale and spinach, this recipe is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard to strike the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Topped with slivered almonds for crunch, dried cranberries for a subtle burst of sweetness, and crumbled feta cheese for creamy indulgence, every bite offers a delightful contrast. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for a healthy lunch or refreshing side dish, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and palate. Ideal for vegetarian diets, it’s an easy, customizable recipe that’s sure to become your go-to salad staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh kale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cups slivered almonds
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Wash and dry the kale and spinach thoroughly.
Remove the stems from the kale and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Add the spinach to the bowl with the kale.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the kale and spinach. Toss until the greens are well coated.
Add the slivered almonds, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad.
Gently toss the salad again until the toppings are evenly distributed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.2 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2540 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1162 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1534 mg | 33% | |
*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.
