Kale Salad with Citrus Dressing
This vibrant kale salad is a flavor-packed delight that transforms the perception of healthy eating. Crisp, dark green kale is lovingly massaged to tenderness and tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onions. Topped with toasted nuts and creamy feta, every bite bursts with freshness. Dressed in a zesty lemon and honey vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for impressing guests or as a nutritious lunch option. Elevate your meals with this colorful culinary celebration!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup almonds or walnuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the kale thoroughly under cool water and dry completely.
- Remove tough stems from kale leaves. Massage the kale with a pinch of salt for about two minutes until tender.
- Toss in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion; mix gently.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Top with toasted nuts and crumbled feta before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg