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A fresh kale salad tossed with a zesty lemon dressing

Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

This delicious and healthy kale salad with lemon dressing is simple to make and perfect for a light meal or side dish. The vibrant flavors of lemon and kale combine for a refreshing experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 bunch kale ribs removed, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
Lemon Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Kale
  1. Wash and thinly slice the kale, then place it in a large bowl and massage it with your hands for 2-3 minutes to tenderize it.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the kale.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Dress the Salad
  1. Pour the lemon dressing over the kale and vegetables, then toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated.
Serve
  1. Serve the kale salad immediately as a side dish or light meal.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add toasted nuts or seeds, crumbled feta cheese, or avocado slices to the salad.