Quick Smoky Kale Salad Recipes

THE BEST KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Place kale in a large serving bowl; add 1 teaspoon olive oil and 2 pinches salt. Gently massage the oil and salt into kale. Set aside to allow kale to soften, about 10 minutes.
• Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a plastic or glass container with a lid. Cover container and vigorously shake until dressing is light yellow and evenly combined.
• Layer carrots, roasted corn, tortilla chips, almonds, and smoked cheese on top of kale. Drizzle dressing over salad. Mix salad using tongs to evenly distribute. Gently stir eggs into salad.

20 BEST KALE SALADS (+ RECIPE COLLECTION)

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a kale salad in 30 minutes or less!

SMOKY QUICK-COOKED KALE

Steps:

• Remove tough stems and center ribs from kale. Stack half of the leaves and roll into a cigar shape, then cut crosswise into very thin strips. Repeat with remaining leaves.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot, then add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and pimenton and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is softened, about 1 minute.
• Add kale and cook, tossing very frequently, until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.

QUICK SMOKY KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix kale, lima beans, Gouda cheese, Kalamata olives, and sun-dried tomatoes together in a bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, honey, chipotle pepper, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and kosher salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over kale mixture and toss to coat.