Nutrition Facts for Farmers market kale salad

Farmers Market Kale Salad

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100
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Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:15 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh kale
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 0.25 cup toasted sunflower seeds
  • 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the kale thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Add the red cabbage, carrots, radishes, cherry tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl with the kale.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds and crumbled feta cheese (if using) on top as garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for best flavor. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 1616.2 grams (1616.2g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
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%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.1%
Protein: 11.0%
Carbs: 28.8%