Kale Salad the King of Greens
Elevate your greens game with "Kale Salad the King of Greens," a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that's as delicious as it is wholesome. Featuring fresh kale massaged to tender perfection with a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this salad delivers a perfect balance of earthy, sweet, and tangy flavors. Each forkful bursts with texture and color, thanks to juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp red onion, toasted almonds, and a generous topping of shaved Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying meal. Packed with superfoods and bold flavors, this kale salad is sure to become a favorite in your healthy eating repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Fresh kale
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cups Toasted almonds, sliced
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, shaved
Instructions
Wash and dry the kale thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into small, bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour half of the dressing over the chopped kale. Use your hands to massage the dressing into the leaves for about 2-3 minutes, until the kale becomes tender and slightly darker in color.
Add the red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and toasted almonds to the salad bowl. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top.
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan cheese on top as a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy this nutrient-packed kale salad as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.5 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 2506 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.9 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.8 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2169 mg | 167% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3662 mg | 78% | |
*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.
