Whole30 Spinach and Kale Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Whole30 Spinach and Kale Salad, a nutrient-packed blend of fresh, crisp greens and colorful veggies. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts, this salad combines tender spinach and hearty kale with crunchy shredded carrot, cool cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado for a balanced bite. A tangy, Whole30-compliant lemon-Dijon vinaigrette ties it all together, while a sprinkle of chopped raw almonds adds irresistible texture and healthy fats. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal as a light lunch, a refreshing starter, or a satisfying side dish. Simple, wholesome, and utterly delicious, it's a must-try recipe for any health-conscious foodie.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 3 cups Fresh kale (stems removed and leaves chopped)
- 1 medium Carrot (shredded)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 small Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 large Avocado (diced)
- 0.25 cup Raw almonds (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (Whole30-compliant, no added sugar)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the greens. Wash and dry the spinach and kale thoroughly. Remove the stems from the kale and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach and kale along with the shredded carrot, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and diced avocado.
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped raw almonds on top for added crunch and texture.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, Whole30-compliant spinach and kale salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.6 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1586 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 690 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 3573 mg | 76% | |
*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.
