Nut-Free Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad
Elevate your salad game with this refreshingly crisp and vibrant Nut-Free Kale and Iceberg Salad. Perfect for a quick lunch or a crowd-pleasing side, this recipe combines nutrient-packed kale with tender iceberg lettuce for a delightful blend of textures. Sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and zesty red onion create a colorful medley, while the tangy homemade dressing—crafted from olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup—adds a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this nut-free recipe is ideal for allergy-friendly dining. Bursting with flavor and packed with fresh veggies, it’s a crispy, nutritious salad that you'll crave again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale leaves
- 4 cups iceberg lettuce
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the kale leaves thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Remove the tough stems from the kale and discard them. Tear the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the iceberg lettuce under cold water. Pat it dry thoroughly, as excess water will water down the dressing. Cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the kale.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad.
Thinly slice half a red onion and add the slices to the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Toss the salad gently to ensure even distribution of the dressing over all the vegetables.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, crisp textures and flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1450 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 568 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2989 mg | 64% | |
*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.
