Greek Kale Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Greek Kale Salad! This recipe transforms hearty kale into a tender, flavor-bursting base by massaging the leaves, then combines it with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny kalamata olives for a medley of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. The homemade dressing—crafted with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of garlic—ties it all together with zesty perfection. Topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese, this quick and easy dish is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Perfect as a refreshing side or light main course, this Greek Kale Salad is ready in just 15 minutes and can be served immediately or prepped ahead for even deeper flavor. A must-try for lover-of-greens craving a healthy, Greek-inspired twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups kale leaves
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the kale leaves. Remove the stems and shred the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Place the kale in a large mixing bowl and massage it with your hands for about 2-3 minutes to tenderize the leaves. This step will soften the kale and reduce its bitterness.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into half-moons, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives to the kale. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to coat evenly.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese on top and give the salad a gentle toss to incorporate the cheese without breaking it too much.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1100.7 grams (1100.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1157

Total Fat 92.50g	119%
Saturated Fat 20.50g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 3627mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 69.30g	25%
Dietary Fiber 19.80g	71%
Total Sugars 13.80g
Protein 31.80g	64%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 1175mg	90%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 2833mg	60%

*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: 67.3%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 22.4%