Massaging the kale is key to making it tender and palatable. Don't skip this step! Adjust the maple syrup in the dressing to your preference for sweetness. Feel free to substitute other cheeses, nuts, or vegetables based on your liking. For a vegetarian option, omit smoked cheese or use a vegetarian smoked cheese alternative. Salad is best served immediately, but can be prepared ahead of time without the dressing and eggs. Add dressing and eggs just before serving.
The Best Kale Salad
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS72
Transform humble kale into a vibrant and flavorful salad! Featuring tender massaged kale, sweet roasted corn, creamy hard-boiled eggs, and a smoky cheese accent, all brought together by a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate24 g
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Cholesterol110 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein11 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium378 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat24 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPrepare the Kale: In a large serving bowl, combine the kale with 1 teaspoon olive oil and 2 pinches of salt. Gently massage the oil and salt into the kale leaves to soften them. This process takes about 10 minutes.
02
StepCraft the Vinaigrette: In a jar or container with a lid, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Seal the container and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified and light yellow.
03
StepAssemble the Salad: Layer the grated carrots, roasted corn, tortilla chips, almonds, and smoked cheese on top of the massaged kale.
04
StepDress and Toss: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Use tongs to mix the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated. Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs.
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Giles Weissnat
May 19, 2025I love that this salad is both healthy and delicious. It's a win-win!
Berniece Collier
Apr 5, 2025I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Delicious!
Pattie Keebler
Apr 4, 2025I substituted agave for maple syrup and it worked great.
Efrain Volkman
Mar 15, 2025The smoked cheese adds a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Camren Schuster
Feb 12, 2025This salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the kale is perfectly tender.
Lilly Cormier
Dec 27, 2024My kids even liked it, and they usually don't eat kale!
Name Frami
Oct 9, 2024I made this for a party and everyone raved about it. It was gone in minutes!
Bryce Heidenreich
Oct 3, 2024I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!