Description
Discover a delightful twist on a classic with this Best Ever Massaged Kale Salad. Rich in vibrant flavors and textures, this salad features tender kale massaged to perfection and paired with crunchy veggies, creamy feta, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a dinner party or a solo snack, this salad will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the kale leaves under cold water and dry them with a kitchen towel. Remove tough stems by folding each leaf in half and tearing them away.
- Place the clean kale in a large bowl; add a pinch of salt. Massage the leaves with your hands for about 2-3 minutes until they become tender and vibrant green.
- Add chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and sliced red onion to the massaged kale.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Drizzle over the salad mixture and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until the salad is well-coated in dressing.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg