Vegetarian Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Vegetarian Crisp Kale and Iceberg Salad is a perfect balance of textures and tastes for a satisfying and healthy dish. Featuring a vibrant mix of finely chopped kale and crunchy iceberg lettuce, this salad is elevated with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a touch of sweetness from red onion slices. Creamy crumbled feta and crunchy croutons add richness and contrast, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome salad is ideal as a light lunch or a stunning side dish for any meal. A must-try for lovers of fresh ingredients and bold flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Kale, finely chopped
• 2 cups Iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 Cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 cup Croutons

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the kale. Remove the stems, if necessary, and finely chop the leaves. Place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the chopped iceberg lettuce to the kale.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice a red onion and add it to the salad mixture.

Step 6

Add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad.

Step 7

For the dressing, in a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently until everything is coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Right before serving, add the croutons to maintain their crunch.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and crisp vegetarian salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(805.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1243.8

Total Fat 93.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 102.8mg	0%
Sodium 3203.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 35.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1241.7mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 2042.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.2%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 23.8%