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Kale Salad Dressing Recipe
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Kale Salad Dressing Recipe

This Kale Salad Dressing will take the guesswork out of your next salad. It has the perfect flavor to balance out the bitter taste of kale leaves.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 121 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon , zest and 3 tablespoons juice
  • 1 garlic minced, clove
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil to an 8-ounce or larger mason jar. Use a microplane to zest the lemon, then add the zest and juice to the jar. (You should get 3 tablespoons of lemon juice from a large lemon.) Use the same microplane to finely mince the garlic into the jar.
  2. Add the Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper, then stir well. The dressing should look thick and emulsified. Alternatively, you can secure the lid and shake for 1 to 2 minutes. The dressing is ready to use right away over kale leaves. (Massage the dressing into the kale with your hands for the most tender results.)
  3. This dressing should coat about 2 pounds (or 2 large bunches) of kale. It will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, and can also be used on other lettuces if you want to change things up.

Notes

  • The nutrition information is for roughly 2 tablespoons of dressing, assuming you get 3/4 cup total from this batch. This information is calculated using generic ingredients, so it's just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • Make it Vegan: Replace the honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan sweetener.
  • Prefer a non-sweet dressing? Try my Kale Feta Salad or Kale Caesar Salad.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 121kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121

% Daily Value*

Calories 121kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.