Description
A refreshing and nutritious Crisp Kale Salad with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for vinaigrette)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for vinaigrette)
- 1 teaspoon honey (for vinaigrette)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for vinaigrette)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the kale to soften slightly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.
- Substitute the sunflower seeds with walnuts or pumpkin seeds for a different flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg