Low Sodium Kale and Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Low Sodium Kale and Spinach Salad, a nutrient-packed masterpiece that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Featuring a mix of kale and baby spinach, massaged to perfection for optimum tenderness and flavor absorption, this salad comes alive with fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil. Crunchy walnuts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant basil add layers of texture and brightness, while thinly sliced red onion brings just the right hint of sharpness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this heart-healthy, low-sodium recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or a refreshing side dish. Fuel your body with this colorful blend of superfoods and enjoy a guilt-free indulgence that’s bursting with goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale leaves
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Wash and dry the kale and spinach leaves thoroughly. Remove the stems from the kale and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended to create the dressing.
Add the kale to the bowl and massage gently for about 2 minutes with your hands. This helps to soften the leaves.
Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl with the kale.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle chopped walnuts and basil over the top of the salad.
Give the salad one final toss, then serve immediately as a refreshing low-sodium dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.2 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 652 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2767 mg | 59% | |
*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.
