This delicious kale salad dressing is the ultimate dairy-free, gluten-free way to dress your kale!
Using fresh ingredients, like fresh lemon juice and garlic really brightens and heightens the flavor of your salad.
Lots of tips, substitutions, and a vegan version also.
How to make kale salad dressing:
Step 1: Gather and measure the ingredients.
- I prefer freshly squeezed lemon juice. You could substitute apple cider vinegar.
- Use one large garlic clove or two small.
Step 2: Place all the ingredients in a blender or small food processor.
- You could also put all the ingredients in a glass jar and shake or whisk well but make sure the dressing ingredients emulsify together which I find easiest with a blender.
Recipe Tips:
- Use a blender or a small food processor to blend the dressing together (so it emulsifies).
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Massage kale before putting kale salad dressing on it.
How long will a dressed kale salad last?
- You can expect a kale salad to last several days (up to 5) in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
How do you prepare raw kale?
- Slice the kale into 1/4-inch thin ribbons (discard the ribs). Place the kale in a large bowl and massage the kale with your hands to tenderize it for about 3-4 minutes until the kale softens and. Toss the salad with the kale salad dressing.
How do you massage kale?
- After you slice the kale and put it into a mixing or salad bowl, use your hands to massage the kale for several minutes. Gently squeeze the kale pieces in your hands for about 3 minutes, similar to how you would knead dough. You can add the dressing and do this or do this before adding the dressing.
Which kale is best for a salad?
- I like Lacinato, which is also called Dino (dinosaur) and Tuscan because of it's mild flavor, soft and pliable texture. I especially like this kale for a salad since you are eating it raw. It has a milder flavor than curly kale.
Salad Recipes:
- Kale Salad
- Waldorf Chicken Salad
- Panzanella Salad Recipe
- Whole30 Chicken Salad
- Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
Salad Dressing Recipes:
This delicious kale salad dressing is the ultimate dairy-free, gluten-free way to dress your kale! Using fresh ingredients, like fresh lemon juice and garlic really brightens and heightens the flavor of your salad.
Lots of tips, substitutions, and a vegan version also.
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
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Gather and measure the ingredients.
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Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for a minute. The dressing will emulsify by blending.
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Pour dressing over massaged kale salad.
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Place in a glass jar or other airtight container.
Recipe Tips:
- Use a blender or a small food processor to blend the dressing together (so it emulsifies).
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Massage kale before putting kale salad dressing on it.
How long will a dressed kale salad last?
- You can expect a kale salad to last several days (up to 5) in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
How do you prepare raw kale?
- Slice the kale into 1/4-inch thin ribbons (discard the ribs). Place the kale in a large bowl and massage the kale with your hands to tenderize it for about 3-4 minutes until the kale softens and. Toss the salad with the kale salad dressing.
How do you massage kale?
- After you slice the kale and put it into a mixing or salad bowl, use your hands to massage the kale for several minutes. Gently squeeze the kale pieces in your hands for about 3 minutes, similar to how you would knead dough. You can add the dressing and do this or do this before adding the dressing.
Which kale is best for a salad?
- I like Lacinato, which is also called Dino (dinosaur) and Tuscan because of it's mild flavor, soft and pliable texture. I especially like this kale for a salad since you are eating it raw. It has a milder flavor than curly kale.
Resources:
How To Eliminate The Bitter Taste of Kale
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