Description
This vibrant kale salad is a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with color and flavor, it combines crisp kale with juicy cherry tomatoes and cool cucumber, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad elevates your meal while providing a wealth of nutrients. Whether served as a side or a light lunch, this kale salad will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, chopped (remove tough stems)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the kale leaves thoroughly under cold water; pat dry. Remove tough stems and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined.
- In a large bowl, toss kale with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad while gently tossing to coat.
- Allow the salad to marinate for about 10 minutes for flavors to blend.
- Serve in bowls or plates with remaining dressing drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg