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everyday kale salad
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The "Everyday" Kale Salad With Homemade Dressing

Transform your everyday meals with our delightful Kale Salad and homemade dressing. Packed with fresh flavors and nutrients, this recipe is a quick and healthy addition to your routine. Elevate your dining experience today!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kale, salad
Servings: 3 meals
Author: Workweek Lunch

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 1 cup almonds or nuts of your choice
  • 6 cups kale chopped small
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped, or parsley
  • 3 carrots chopped, grated or peeled into ribbons
  • 1/2 red onion sliced as thinly as possible, or shallots
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 6 radishes sliced
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1-1/2 cup feta cheese optional, or gorgonzola or goat cheese

For the dressing

  • 2 TBSP Dijon mustard
  • 2 TBSP honey
  • 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 TBSP tahini
  • 1 lemon for juices
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Toast the almonds in a DRY (no oil) skillet over a low-medium heat for 5 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. (Note: Almonds burn easily, so keep your eye on them!) Transfer to a plate and let them cool, then chop them roughly.
  • After the kale has been cut and washed, add it to a big bowl with the olive oil and salt. Use your fingers to "massage" the olive oil into the kale, until it's shiny and bright green in color and the kale has begun to soften a bit. You can add more oil and salt if you want during this process, but a little goes a long way (plus, you don't it to get too soggy).
  • Combine the mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a measuring glass. Mix well; taste and adjust flavors to your preference. Pour the dressing into a container to use on the side.
  • Add the kale to your meal prep containers and push it down slightly. Top it with the remaining ingredients: cilantro, carrots, red onion, cucumber, radishes, toasted chopped almonds, and feta cheese if using. Keep the dressing on the side until right before you eat. Toss together with the dressing and serve!