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    Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

    Published: Dated: May 23, 2013 Modified: Last Modified: July 28, 2020 Christine Galvani 6 Comments This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Kale salad with lemon dressing.

    Kale salad in a white bowl.

     

    How to make a kale salad:

    Step 1:  Gather and measure the ingredients.

    ingredients for kale salad on counter.

    It’s only been in the last year that I discovered kale.   This recipe for Kale Salad with Lemon 

    Step 2:  Wash the kale and remove the stems.

    removing kale from stem tutorial.

     

    Step 3: Slice the kale into ribbons.

    kale salad step by step how to cut kale.

     

    Step 4:  Put the sliced kale into a large salad bowl.  

    Step 5:   Pour the dressing over the kale and massage with your hands for about 5 minutes until all kale is completed covered.

    Step 6:  Let the salad sit for about 10- 15 minutes.  Serve with additional veggies, sliced tomatoes, chopped nuts, shaved parmesan.

    kale in white salad bowl with lemon dressing on the side.

     

    Tips:

    • Buy fresh kale that is not wilted and has the texture of regular lettuce.  It will be stiff yet pliable.
    • Use freshly squeezed lemons.
    • Try this Kale Salad Dressing recipe.

    Salad Recipes:

    • Waldorf Chicken Salad
    • Whole30 Chicken Salad
    • Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
    • Tahini Salad Dressing
    • Panzanella

     

    5 from 1 vote
    kale salad in a white bowl.
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    Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing!
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Total Time
    15 mins
     
    This is a delicious kale salad to add to your lunch or dinner rotation.
    Course: Kale Salad, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 129 kcal
    Author: Christine Galvani
    Ingredients
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 clove garlic (minced)
    • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
    • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 bunch Lacinato, Tuscan or Dino kale (washed and stems removed, and spun dry, cut into pieces)
    • pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
    • pinch freshly ground pepper (optional to taste)
    Instructions
    1. In a small glass bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and olive oil together. Set aside.

    2. Wash the kale and remove the stems.

    3. Slice the kale into strips (as shown in step by step photos).

    4. Add the strips to a large salad bowl.

    5. Pour the dressing over the kale and massage into the kale with your hands. This will take a few minutes.

    6. Let the salad sit with dressing by setting aside for 15-30 minutes.

    7. Taste for seasonings, add more if needed. Serve with a meal, add some sliced tomatoes or other veggies. Add chopped nuts or shaved parmesan.

    Nutrition Facts
    Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing!
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 129 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Sodium 99mg4%
    Potassium 343mg10%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 6743IU135%
    Vitamin C 86mg104%
    Calcium 101mg10%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This recipe was originally published on May 23, 2013, and was updated with new photos, recipe description and tips and details in July 2020.

     

     

     

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    About Christine Galvani

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    1. ftc

      February 22, 2017 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      I am new to kale and really liked this salad!

      Reply
      • Christine

        February 23, 2017 at 8:54 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl

      May 24, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      This sounds delicious! I just recently started eating kale and now I am just a bit obsessed!! 😉

      Reply
      • admin

        May 25, 2013 at 9:30 am

        Hi Hannah,

        I was surprised by how much I like kale as well!

        Christine

        Reply
    3. Kelly @ HIdden fruits and veggies

      May 23, 2013 at 12:32 pm

      I’m even more behind– I just started eating kale about a month ago, but i LOVE it. I even baked it into muffins, because I’m crazy like that. I’m getting a little sick of my go-to kale salad, so I’m happy to see this one to try out!

      Reply
      • admin

        May 23, 2013 at 1:44 pm

        Hi Kelly,

        I know, it’s nice to change things up with a new recipe. I bet you like this salad.

        Christine

        Reply

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