Nut-Free Zesty Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this Nut-Free Zesty Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette—a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that’s as vibrant in flavor as it is in color. This wholesome salad features tender, massaged kale leaves tossed with crispy carrots, crunchy radishes, and sweet red bell peppers, all crowned with sunflower seeds and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added texture and freshness. The star of the show is the zesty citrus vinaigrette, a tangy-sweet blend of orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup, perfectly balancing the earthy greens. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, or a refreshing side to any main course. Plus, it’s nut-free, making it a safe and delicious choice for allergy-friendly dining!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Kale
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Orange juice
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 pieces Radishes
- 0.25 cups Sunflower seeds (unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the kale. Remove the tough stems, chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to make the citrus vinaigrette.
Step 3
Pour half of the prepared vinaigrette over the kale. Using clean hands, massage the vinaigrette into the kale leaves for 1–2 minutes until the leaves become tender and slightly darker in color.
Step 4
Peel and shred the carrot using a box grater or mandoline. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and radishes into bite-sized strips or rounds.
Step 5
Add the shredded carrot, sliced bell pepper, and radishes to the salad bowl with the kale.
Step 6
Sprinkle the sunflower seeds and finely chopped fresh parsley over the salad for added crunch and freshness.
Step 7
Drizzle the remaining citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
Step 8
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your nut-free zesty kale salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (581.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 768.1 |
| Total Fat 60.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1740.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.1g | |
| Protein 14.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 579.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1482.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories