Kale Broccoli Salad
Servings 6 servings
Get all your daily greens and more in this tasty kale broccoli salad! With tender massaged kale, crunchy broccoli, sweet cranberries, sunflower seeds, and sliced almonds, every bite is packed with texture and loads of flavor. The lemony honey Dijon dressing truly takes it over the top, though. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, holidays, and more! {Gluten-free & vegetarian}
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped kale
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets (or sub in broccoli slaw)
- 1 cup matchstick or shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Start by making the dressing: add all ingredients listed above to a mason jar with a lid, then give it a good shake until everything is well combined and emulsified. Taste by dipping a kale leaf in-adjust the sweetener, salt, and pepper as needed.
- Next, massage the chopped kale with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Use your finger to rub the leaves until they soften and darken slightly - this step helps to reduce any bitterness and makes the kale easier to chew.
- In a large bowl, mix together the massaged kale, broccoli, carrots, almonds, cranberries, onion, sunflower seeds, and feta.
- Give your dressing another shake and drizzle on your desired amount. Toss everything together until evenly coated. For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don't skip the step where you massage the kale leaves. It makes such a difference in the taste and texture!
- If you aren't a huge fan of kale, feel free to use baby kale instead. It doesn't require the same level of prep work and is generally more tender than full-sized kale leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 332mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 5951IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg
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