Greek Kale Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
348 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Greek Kale Salad
Description
The Greek Kale Salad features chopped curly kale mixed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, optional red onion, and creamy avocado cubes. The salad is finished with crumbled feta cheese and a simple Greek dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, parsley, oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Before assembling, the kale is massaged with olive oil and salt to soften its fibrous leaves, resulting in a silkier texture that balances the crunchy fresh vegetables.
This salad combines the rich, slightly bitter greens with bright, acidic notes from the dressing and the creamy saltiness of feta. The preparation involves tossing the ingredients together, allowing the flavors to coat the kale evenly. Because kale is robust, it can sit in the dressing to deepen the taste without wilting too much.
It's suitable as a light, refreshing side dish or a simple vegetarian lunch. Garnished with fresh parsley, it adds color and freshness. The option to include red onion allows for a mild sharpness, enhancing the overall flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 2 cups curly kale chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- ½-1 cup avocado diced
- 2-3 TBSP feta cheese plus any extra desired, crumbled
- 3-4 TBSP onion optional but tasty!, red, chopped
- parsley to garnish, fresh
GREEK DRESSING:
- 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TBSP white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (smashed + minced)
- ½ tsp parsley fresh or dried
- ¼ tsp oregano dried
- ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
- salt a pinch of
- black pepper a pinch of
Instructions
- Wash and chop your veggies.
- Pour a little olive oil in your hands and work your way through the kale, massaging the leaves until they darken in color and tenderize. This process takes only a few moments and results in the most silky and delicious kale.
- Finish it off with a pinch of salt and add cucumber, tomato, (optional) red onion, and avocado.
- Whisk together dressing and pour desired amount on salad, toss to coat.
- Add feta and a pinch of optional parsley and dive on in!
- Since kale is super hearty, you can even let the salad sit a little with the dressing to soak up flavors. It's delicious!
Notes
- Nutrition estimates are approximate; adjust according to your ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7240IU | 145% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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