Name: Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing!
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
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))

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Kale salad with lemon dressing.

How to make a kale salad:

Step 1: Gather and measure the ingredients.

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.

Step 3: Slice the kale into ribbons.

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.

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.

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5 from 1 vote

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

In a small glass bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and olive oil together. Set aside.
Wash the kale and remove the stems.
Slice the kale into strips (as shown in step by step photos).
Add the strips to a large salad bowl.
Pour the dressing over the kale and massage into the kale with your hands. This will take a few minutes.
Let the salad sit with dressing by setting aside for 15-30 minutes.
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.

Comments

ftc says

February 22, 2017 at 10:26 pm

I am new to kale and really liked this salad!

- Christine says
  
  February 23, 2017 at 8:54 am
  
  Thanks!
  
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

May 24, 2013 at 9:33 pm

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

- admin says
  
  May 25, 2013 at 9:30 am
  
  Hi Hannah,
  
  I was surprised by how much I like kale as well!
  
  Christine
  
Kelly @ HIdden fruits and veggies says

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!

- admin says
  
  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

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