Simplest Kale Salad Recipes

SUPER SIMPLE RAW KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the kale in a large bowl. Using clean hands, squeeze the avocado half into the bowl and continue massaging the avocado into the kale until the leaves relax and are all coated in avocado-about five minutes.
• Squeeze in the half of lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and then toss to coat. Serve as is or top with other yummy salad toppings.

EASY KALE SALAD WITH FRESH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• First make your dressing by combining ingredients above in a lidded mason jar then shake well to emulsify. Dip a kale leaf in the dressing and adjust sweetener, salt, and pepper to taste. You can make this dressing as sweet or tart as your heart desires!
• Next massage your chopped kale with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt. Rub with your fingers until leaves begin to darken and tenderize. This makes it taste great and gives the kale a silky texture!
• In a large bowl, combine massaged kale, broccoli, almonds, cheese, carrots, onion, sunflower seeds, cranberries. Shake your dressing once more and pour about ⅓ of the dressing over the salad. Toss to coat and add extra dressing, to taste.

SIMPLE KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse kale under cold water. Remove stems, roll leaves, and slice into thin ribbons.
• Place kale ribbons into a salad spinner to remove any excess water. This is important if you want your dressing to adhere to the kale leaves.
• Transfer the kale to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, then add salt, garlic and lemon juice.
• Gently massage all the ingredients into the kale using your hands. If the kale is very tender, you can simply toss with tongs (no massage required!).
• Enjoy as-is or add your favorite salad toppings.

SIMPLE KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Pull the kale leaves from the stem and tear into bite sized pieces. Place in a bowl.
• Add all other ingredients and massage into kale with both hands until it's tender and significantly reduced in size.

EASY MASSAGED KALE SALAD (15 MINUTES!)

Steps:

• Once you've rinsed and dried your kale, run your hand along the stem to remove the green leaves from the stalky stem. You don't have to remove the stem completely (we actually enjoy the top 2/3 in the salad), but be sure to compost or reserve the larger bottom stalks for DIY vegetable broth.
• Stack your stalks of kale on top of each other and finely chop. No need to mince, just cut into manageable, bite-size pieces.
• Add kale to a large mixing / serving bowl and top with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Then massage with clean hands for about 3 minutes. The point of massaging is to infuse the kale with the lemon juice and oil, and also to break down some of the tough, fibrous characteristics of kale. This makes it easier to chew and digest, and makes for a more tender salad. Season with salt, massage/toss once more, then set aside.
• Next prepare the dressing by adding tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt (optional) to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Then slowly add water until creamy and pourable. The mixture may seize up and thicken at first, but continue adding water a little at a time, whisking until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lemon juice for acidity, maple syrup for sweetness, or salt to taste. Set aside. (Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator up to 5-7 days - sometimes longer.)
• To serve, top with desired amount of dressing and crispy chickpeas (optional), toss, and serve. Leftovers keep covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days (not freezer friendly). We enjoy leftovers chilled, but also find that they sauté nicely (even with the dressing and chickpeas) if you're looking for a cooked version.

SIMPLE KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Begin by removing the leafy part of the kale from the stalk and chopping into tiny pieces. Massage the kale between your hands until soft and slightly wilted.
• Add the remaining salad ingredients.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad and serve.

SIMPLEST KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt in a large bowl. Add kale and toss to coat. Massage with your hands until leaves are shiny and dark green. Toss in Parmesan. Transfer salad to a platter. Top with more Parmesan before serving.

SIMPLE KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Mash avocado into coconut oil in a bowl; add lime juice, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder and mix well.
• Place cucumber and kale in a bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Season salad with salt.

SIMPLE KALE SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk together all the ingredients except kale. Toss in the chopped kale. Combine well and serve.