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A fresh kale salad tossed with a zesty lemon dressing

Quick way to grow a perfect Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

This vibrant kale salad is quick to prepare and features a refreshing lemon dressing. It's a perfect healthy side or light meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 bunch kale rinsed and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
Lemon Dressing
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
  2. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
Assembly
  1. Pour the lemon dressing over the salad ingredients.
  2. Toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serving
  1. Serve the kale salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.

Notes

Massaging the kale before adding other ingredients can help tenderize it and improve the texture of the salad.