Whole30 Zesty Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nourishing Whole30 Zesty Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette! This recipe features hearty kale massaged to tender perfection and a tangy, refreshing citrus vinaigrette made with freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Packed with colorful veggies like red bell pepper and shredded carrots, crunchy toasted almonds, and creamy avocado, this salad is a nutrient-rich powerhouse that comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a light main course or flavorful side dish, it's Whole30-approved, gluten-free, and bursting with zesty, wholesome flavors. Ideal for anyone seeking a deliciously healthy salad option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Kale
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Carrots (shredded)
- 0.25 cups Toasted almonds (sliced)
- 2 stalks Green onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Avocado (diced)
Instructions
Wash and dry the kale. Remove the tough stems, then tear or chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large salad bowl.
To tenderize the kale, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and gently massage the leaves with your hands for 2-3 minutes until the leaves soften and turn a darker green. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to create the citrus vinaigrette.
Add the red bell pepper, shredded carrots, toasted almonds, and green onion to the bowl of massaged kale.
Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Top the salad with diced avocado cubes right before serving for added creaminess.
Serve immediately as a side dish or as a light main course. Enjoy your Whole30 Zesty Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.1 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1596 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 726 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2914 mg | 62% | |
*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.
