Kale Salad
Kale salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp kale leaves with juicy cherry tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. This versatile salad is perfect for any occasion, from casual picnics to elegant dinners, and can be customized with your favorite add-ins. Experience the delightful flavors that make this kale salad not just a meal but a celebration of health.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese or nuts for topping
Instructions
- Wash the kale thoroughly under cold water and remove tough stems.
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the kale and massage for about two minutes until tender.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and diced cucumber to the bowl.
- Mix in thinly sliced red onion (soak in cold water first if preferred).
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad.
- Toss everything together using tongs or your hands until well coated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg