BEST Kale Salad Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 ¼
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Calories
63 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
BEST Kale Salad Dressing Recipe
Description
This dressing balances several vinegars with honey and Dijon mustard for mild sweetness and depth, while grated garlic adds brightness and a hint of pungency. Extra virgin olive oil provides richness and body. The recipe calls for shaking the ingredients in a jar until thoroughly combined, resulting in a creamy texture from emulsification rather than vigorous whisking.
The dressing’s tang from apple cider and balsamic vinegars pairs well with kale’s firm, slightly bitter leaves, helping to soften and flavor it. Garlic enhances the overall pungency without overpowering. It's a straightforward preparation yielding a versatile salad dressing that can be stored for up to a week in the refrigerator.
Before serving after refrigeration, warming the jar under warm water and shaking helps loosen the solidified oil for easy pouring and mixing. This method maintains simplicity in preparation and cleanup.
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey use maple syrup for vegan
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic grated on a Microplane or very finely minced
- sea salt a pinch
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a 2-cup mason jar.
- Shake well until the ingredients are mixed together and the dressing is creamy.
Notes
- Keep the dressing refrigerated and use within one week for best freshness.
- If the dressing solidifies in the fridge, warm the jar slightly under warm water and shake before use.
- Shaking in a jar replaces whisking, offering a convenient way to mix the dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1¼
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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