Chopped Kale Salad Recipe – This healthy chopped kale salad is loaded with flavor and texture. Made with kale, carrots, peppers, scallion, corn, and a zesty homemade dressing, this kale salad is sure to brighten up your meal. Chopping the veggies super thinly so you can dip them with tortilla chips straight from the bowl like a snack is about to change your life!
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Ingredients list for the chopped kale salad recipe
- 1 bunch kale, ribbed and chopped
- 4 green onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green pepper, diced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (red or white)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, or less
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup of good quality olive oil
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A quick and easy chopped kale salad recipe
This kale salad recipe is perfect for warmer weather but you can enjoy it all year long. Kale makes this salad super filling and nutritious so you can enjoy it as a light lunch or a side dish. The kale salad is ideal for making ahead so feel free to prep it the night before and enjoy it for lunch the next day. Plus, the fresh homemade dressing is way better than any store-bought dressing!
How to make kale salad
The busiest part of this kale salad is chopping the veggies, so we can confidently say that it’s pretty easy! Make sure to cut out the kale leaves from the stem and ribs and chop them very finely. Chop up the other ingredients, toss everything in a large salad bowl, and make the dressing. You can keep the ingredients separate and add the dressing at the last minute, but we prefer drizzling and mixing the chopped kale salad altogether at once so the flavors meld together.
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Directions
1. To make the chopped kale salad: Trim and stem the kale leaves and finely chop your greens for the base of the salad. Julienne the carrot, and dice the peppers. Transfer to a large salad bowl with corn.
2. Mix mustard, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and honey (or agave nectar) in a small bowl.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the chopped kale salad and mix well to combine. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve or serve immediately with tortilla chips, or toasted bread. Enjoy!
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Tips for the chopped kale salad recipe
- Make sure to chop up kale very thinly. This is essential for any chopped salad really because small bites of veggie hold the dressing better (and you get more with each spoonful).
- Raisins or dried cranberries would work great in this kale salad too!
- You can turn this kale salad into a complete meal: top the salad with rotisserie chicken, or a pan-seared chicken breast, sliced against the grain.
What to serve with the kale salad?
We like to enjoy this chopped kale salad with toasted bread, pita chips, or tortilla chips, it’s so good!
How to make kale more tender?
To make kale more tender, massage your freshly chopped kale with a tablespoon olive oil and your bare hands. This will help break down the fiber and make the kale easier to chew. Decrease the amount of olive oil in the dressing to avoid any excess oil.
How to keep the chopped kale salad leftovers?
You can keep the chopped kale salad leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.
More kale salad recipes
- Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad
- Summer Kale Salad with Blueberries, Strawberries and Feta
- Roasted Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprout & Kale Salad
- Apple Cranberry Bacon Kale Salad
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