Kale Salad the King of Greens
Elevate your greens game with "Kale Salad the King of Greens," a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that's as delicious as it is wholesome. Featuring fresh kale massaged to tender perfection with a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this salad delivers a perfect balance of earthy, sweet, and tangy flavors. Each forkful bursts with texture and color, thanks to juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp red onion, toasted almonds, and a generous topping of shaved Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying meal. Packed with superfoods and bold flavors, this kale salad is sure to become a favorite in your healthy eating repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Fresh kale
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cups Toasted almonds, sliced
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, shaved
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the kale thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into small, bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 3
Pour half of the dressing over the chopped kale. Use your hands to massage the dressing into the leaves for about 2-3 minutes, until the kale becomes tender and slightly darker in color.
Step 4
Add the red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and toasted almonds to the salad bowl. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top.
Step 5
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan cheese on top as a finishing touch.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy this nutrient-packed kale salad as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1196.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1426.8 |
| Total Fat 107.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2506.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.9g | |
| Protein 48.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2168.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3662.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories