Kale Salad Recipes

A wonderfully easy summer salad, with a sweet and tangy dressing. You'll love the roasted strawberries!

This is a go-to type of recipe I use a lot. The seasonings are pretty great and can be used for sweet potato fries and a fish marinade too. You can vary this recipe by adding your favorite grain, or bean! You can also use whichever herb you enjoy.

Delicious, refreshing kale salad with lemon, apple, and almonds!

This is my interpretation of a wonderful, good-for-you kale salad originally prepared by Seattle's top natural foods grocery chain. The flavorful wild rice, kale, and veggie combination with a lemony dressing can be made year-round and earns raves whenever it's served. It also keeps wonderfully, so make it ahead with no hesitation.

Wow your guests with this elegant warm grilled peach and kale salad topped with goat cheese.

Tangy and full of nutrition, kale comes alive in this slaw. The Key limes add brightness and flavor.

Roasted, seasoned asparagus, kale, and fresh flavors make up this vegetarian salad.

Delicious, flavorful, gourmet Mediterranean kale salad.

Made with honey and orange juice, this crunchy salad is surprisingly sweet.

This kale salad with cranberries is called "circus salad" in our house because it is so colorful and fun! This is a super wholesome salad with all-natural ingredients and no added oils or sugar. Try using quinoa instead of couscous, add warm asparagus on top, or stir in roasted, diced sweet potatoes and onions for even more color and nutrients. This keeps well for days - I usually make a big batch and have it for lunch through the week.

Kale is healthy for you but tends to be strong in flavor. This salad with the peanut dressing cuts down the strong taste of kale. Key is not to overly saturate the salad with the dressing. I squeeze out excess dressing.

Hale and hearty, this kale salad is a powerhouse of nutrients that is very easy to eat! The salad bursts with the flavor of mandarin oranges, sweet and tart strawberries, and has a pleasant poppy seed dressing. When mangoes are in season, you can substitute them for the mandarin oranges or walnuts and pomegranates, toasted cashews or walnuts, and apples in the fall for different flavors. The possibilities are endless!

Prepare a light and refreshing side salad to accompany any meal in just minutes with mixed greens, sweet fruit, nuts, and a store-bought vinaigrette.

Great way to use up leftovers. Perfect alone for a hearty lunch or as a side to a nice steak.

I originally combined several recipes for kale salad and made several versions over the last 5 years. Despite numerous requests, I did not write it down until last year and have since perfected it. Whenever I take it to a potluck, I always take an empty bowl home.

A delicious, easy, and healthy take on the Greek favorite and, most importantly, a recipe for fresh kale that doesn't involve soup! Za'atar can be substituted for sumac if desired.

Try this fresh mozzarella strawberry salad.

A great cleanse approved salad with kale and apples.

Traditional Caesar salad that uses kale instead of romaine! Makes 4 side-dish portions, but you can make it a main dish meal by topping it with a grilled protein, such as chicken or salmon! You may have leftover dressing, depending on how much you like. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Simple, fresh, and flavorful crunchy kale salad. A big bowl makes a nice light lunch.

An Asian-inspired warm salad made with the super foods kale and quinoa. It's so delicious and healthy!

Kale buds, also called kale raab or kale florets, taste delicious and can be found at farmer's markets. They make a wonderful addition to quinoa or other grain salads. If you have kale flowers, add them as garnish for an extra pretty salad.

This healthy, hearty slaw from Sara Forte of A Sprouted Kitchen is a delicious addition to your holiday menu.

This recipe is a twist on a salad from Giada de Laurentiis.