Easiest Kale Salad with Lemon & Olive Oil Dressing

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A refreshing kale salad dressed with feta cheese and a bright lemon & olive oil dressing. The recipe creates almost 2 cups of salad dressing. Keep it in the fridge and use on steamed veg, potatoes, fish, chicken, pasta, etc.

What You Need To Make This Recipe

Vegetables, Start Picking, Produce Organic Lacinato Kale $2.49
Start Picking, Produce, Vegetables Organic Garlic 3 Pack $2.89
Start Picking, Produce, Fruit Organic Lemon 3 Pack $2.69
  • 1st

    Step 1

    Pull kale leaves off the stems and discard the stems.

  • 2nd

    Step 2

    Wash & spin kale leaves

  • 3rd

    Step 3

    Cut lemons in half and squeeze for juice. Pour juice into glass jar.

  • 4th

    Step 4

    Add an equal amount of olive oil to the jar, about 3/4 cup.

  • 5th

    Step 5

    Finely chop 4-5 garlic cloves. Add to jar.

  • 6th

    Step 6

    Add 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to jar. Screw on lid and shake vigorously to mix.

  • 7th

    Step 7

    Tear kale leaves into small pieces.

  • 8th

    Step 8

    Pour about 1/8 cup of dressing (or any amount you prefer) onto kale leaves and toss.

  • 9th

    Step 9

    Add about 2 tbsp of feta brine and 2 small wedges of crumbled feta to salad. (Feel free to substitute Parmesan if you prefer)

  • 10th

    Step 10

    Toss salad well.

  • 11th

    Step 11

    Garnish with chive flower petals and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 Bunches Lacinato Kale
  • 5 Lemons
  • 3/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese
  • Chive flowers (Optional)
  • Garlic