How to Make The Best Kale Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to healthy and delicious salads, kale is a superstar ingredient. Not only is kale packed with nutrients, but its hearty and slightly bitter flavor adds a unique twist to any salad. If you're looking for a kale salad recipe that will make you fall in love with this leafy green, then look no further. This recipe for The Best Kale Salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

The key to making the best kale salad is to properly prepare the kale to ensure it's tender and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, ribs discarded and leaves cut into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 pinches salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • ½ cup frozen roasted corn (such as Trader Joe's), thawed
  • ¼ cup crushed tortilla chips
  • ¼ cup dry-roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated smoked white cheese (such as Beecher's Smoked Flagship)
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Place kale in a large serving bowl; add 1 teaspoon olive oil and 2 pinches salt. Gently massage oil and salt into kale. Set aside to allow kale to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper for vinaigrette in a plastic or glass container with a lid. Cover the container and vigorously shake until dressing is light yellow and evenly combined.
  • Layer carrots, roasted corn, tortilla chips, almonds, and smoked cheese on top of kale.
  • Drizzle vinaigrette over salad; mix with tongs until evenly distributed. Gently stir chopped eggs into salad.
  • Nutrition

    338 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 378mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 138mg
    • Calcium: 229mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 755mg