Description
A vibrant and nutritious kale salad tossed with crunchy broccoli, almonds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and a creamy, tangy fresh lemon dressing. This easy-to-make salad features massaged kale for a silky texture and balanced flavors, perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped kale
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) or shredded cheddar
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Lemon Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (adjust and add to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a lidded mason jar. Shake vigorously until the ingredients emulsify into a smooth dressing. Taste and adjust sweetness, salt, or pepper as desired.
- Massage the Kale: Place chopped kale in a large bowl and drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons olive oil and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Rub and massage the kale leaves with your fingers until they darken in color and become tender, developing a silky texture that enhances flavor and digestibility.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: To the massaged kale, add the chopped broccoli florets, sliced almonds, crumbled feta cheese (or shredded cheddar), shredded carrot, finely diced red onion, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Dress the Salad: Shake the dressing again before pouring about one-third over the salad. Toss the salad to coat all ingredients thoroughly with the dressing. Add more dressing if desired to suit your taste preference.
Notes
- Optional: Add poppy seeds to the dressing for a lemon poppyseed flavor twist.
- Nutritional values do not include optional cheese or any other add-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 334
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 315mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
