Description
Indulge in a vibrant and refreshing kale salad that combines crisp greens, juicy fruits, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a zesty dressing. This delightful dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also provides a burst of nutrition. Perfect for any occasion, whether as a side dish or a light main course, this kale salad is easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts or almonds, toasted
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or goat cheese)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the kale thoroughly under cold water. Remove tough stems and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
- Gently fold in diced avocado and toasted nuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg