Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Farmers Market Kale Salad is the ultimate celebration of seasonal produce. Featuring tender, massaged kale as the hearty base, it's loaded with colorful veggies like crunchy red cabbage, shredded carrots, crisp radishes, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Creamy avocado and optional crumbled feta cheese add a luscious contrast, while toasted sunflower seeds provide a delightful crunch. The zesty homemade lemon-honey dressing ties it all together in just 15 minutes of prep, making this salad as quick as it is nutritious. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite, this recipe highlights the best of farm-fresh ingredients while being effortlessly customizable to suit your tastes.
Wash and dry the kale thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Place the kale in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale with your hands for 2-3 minutes until it softens and turns a darker green.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the red cabbage, carrots, radishes, cherry tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl with the kale.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds and crumbled feta cheese (if using) on top as garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for best flavor. Enjoy!
Serving size | 1616.2 grams (1616.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1497 |
Total Fat 107.80g | 138% |
Saturated Fat 21.30g | 107% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
Cholesterol 53mg | 18% |
Sodium 2440mg | 106% |
Total Carbohydrate 116.30g | 42% |
Dietary Fiber 44.90g | 160% |
Total Sugars 40.50g | |
Protein 44.40g | 89% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 1670mg | 128% |
Iron 14mg | 78% |
Potassium 5056mg | 108% |
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