Kale Salad with Yogurt Dressing

This recipe redefines what a kale salad can be. By massaging the kale first, you break down the fibers leaving the greens tender and delicious!

Prep 5 minCook 10 minTotal 15 minUpdated Jul 3, 202615 minLow CarbVegetarianVeganGluten Free

This recipe redefines what a kale salad can be. By massaging the kale first, you break down the fibers leaving the greens tender and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 4 cup Kale
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or oil of your choice, divided
  • 1 cup Lemon, zested and juiced - save zest for dressing
  • 1 cup Lime, zested and juiced - save zest for dressing

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry kale. Remove stems and tear into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Season kale with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and lime juice.
  3. With your hands, massage kale until the leaves just start to wilt.
  4. Make the dressing - in a small bowl, add the salt and pepper to the yogurt.
  5. Add the lemon and lime zest and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
  6. Mix in cilantro and jalapeno pepper, if desired.
  7. With a spoon, mix massaged kale with yogurt dressing.
  8. Toss pumpkin seeds over salad.

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Storage

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