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Fresh Garden Kale Salad

Delicious garden salad recipe featuring kale and other fresh ingredients you can pick straight from your backyard garden
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups fresh kale leaves washed and chopped
  • 1 cup salad greens such as spinach, arugula, or lettuce
  • 1 small cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup carrots shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, or cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup toasted nuts or seeds such as almonds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped kale, mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded carrots, and fresh herbs.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese (if using) and toasted nuts or seeds over the salad.
  5. Serve immediately as a light and refreshing side dish, or add grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas for a more substantial meal.
  6. Enjoy your delicious garden kale salad, straight from your backyard to your table!