Chopped Kale Salad

This chopped kale salad with ginger citrus vinaigrette is a healthy, vibrant dish packed with nutrient-rich kale, crunchy veggies, and a tangy dressing. It's easy to prepare and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Add lean protein like grilled shrimp or chicken to make it more filling. This salad is both delicious and versatile, offering a refreshing, energizing meal option.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Chopped Kale Salad

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 358kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons For accurate measuring.
mixing bowls To make and serve the salad.
Knife For chopping the veggies.
grater For grating the carrots and ginger.
mason Jar For making the vinaigrette.
Zester For the orange zest.

Ingredients

Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 tsps. orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice (1 orange)
1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil
1 tbsp. peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. table salt
1/8 tsp. finely ground black pepper

Salad:

5 cups chopped kale
2 cups chopped broccoli
2 cups chopped red cabbage
1 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup roasted and salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1/4 cup dried goji berries or unsweetened cranberries

Instructions

Add the vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar or bowl and shake/mix until combined.
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tsps. orange zest, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup avocado oil, 1 tbsp. peeled and grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp. honey, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, 1/8 tsp. table salt, 1/8 tsp. finely ground black pepper
Taste and adjust with more honey if desired.
Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss with vinaigrette until combined.
5 cups chopped kale, 2 cups chopped broccoli, 2 cups chopped red cabbage, 1 cup grated carrot, 1/2 cup chopped almonds, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup roasted and salted pepitas, 1/4 cup dried goji berries

Notes

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