Mediterranean Diet Zesty Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Brighten up your mealtime with this Mediterranean Diet Zesty Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as delicious as it is healthy. Tender, massaged kale serves as the base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy red onions, and briny kalamata olives. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty finish. The real star, however, is the homemade citrus vinaigrette: a zippy blend of fresh lemon and orange juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or a stunning centerpiece for Mediterranean-inspired dinners. Packed with antioxidants and bursting with flavor, this kale salad is a refreshing way to eat wholesome, clean, and deliciously satisfying meals.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups (chopped, stems removed) kale
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (sliced into half moons) cucumber
- 0.5 small (thinly sliced) red onion
- 0.5 cup (pitted and halved) kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the kale thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and roughly chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Place the chopped kale in a large salad bowl. Using your hands, massage the kale for 2-3 minutes to soften it and reduce its bitterness.
Step 3
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and kalamata olives to the salad bowl. Set aside.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 5
Taste the citrus vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning or sweetness, if preferred.
Step 6
Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together to coat the vegetables evenly.
Step 7
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top just before serving.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (909.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1186.0 |
| Total Fat 106.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3653.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.1g | |
| Protein 18.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 940.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1431.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories