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    Home » Recipe » Salad » Easy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing

    Easy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing

    Published May 26, 2015 · Updated Oct 24, 2019 by Ginnie · 2 Comments

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    This easy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing is so delicious and so simple to make ... serve it tonight!

    This delicious and easy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing is the perfect no-cook summer recipe! | Hello Little Home

    It already feels like summer here in New York.

    Temperatures are in the 80's, leaves are green, and my sundresses and shorts are in heavy rotation. All of that is wonderful, but the hot weather also means that turning on my stove heats up my whole apartment. Not so fun!

    Takeout is a constant temptation in summer ... ordering out is just too easy! Rather than stop cooking altogether though, I'm working no cook dinners into my meal plan.

    One dish that's always a favorite is a hearty salad, like this Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing!

    This delicious and easy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing is the perfect no-cook summer recipe! | Hello Little Home

    Easy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing

    I've always liked salads, but what I don't enjoy is feeling hungry again a couple hours later.

    You won't have that problem with this easy kale salad. It's full of protein from the the chickpeas and almonds, plus healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil.

    If not prepared properly, kale can be overly chewy. To avoid this, I started by massaging olive oil and salt into the greens. After a couple minutes of this, I set the kale aside to prepare the other ingredients.

    Massaging a vegetable sounds funny, but it really softens up the kale and makes it more palatable when eaten raw.

    This delicious and easy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing is the perfect no-cook summer recipe! | Hello Little Home

    My favorite part of this salad is the Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing.

    The creaminess comes from Greek yogurt and a little olive oil, and the bright flavors come from the lemon and garlic. It's super easy to make, and I love how the crinkly kale leaves catch a bit of dressing in every bite.

    Add chickpeas, tomatoes, almonds, and avocado to the kale, toss everything together with the dressing, and dinner is served.

    Try this Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing the next time you're tempted to skip cooking on a hot summer day!

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    Easy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing

    This easy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing is so simple to make and so delicious ... serve it tonight!
    Prep Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 main dish servings
    Calories: 420kcal
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    For kale:

    • 2 bunches kale, (dinosaur or lacinato)
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    For dressing:

    • 1 lemon
    • 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 garlic clove, minced

    For salad:

    • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
    • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • ¼ cup sliced almonds
    • 1 avocado, diced

    Instructions

    Prepare kale:

    • Remove kale leaves from stems, then slice.
    • Place kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
    • Put your hands in the bowl and take a couple minutes to massage the oil and salt into the kale. Set aside.

    Make dressing:

    • Zest lemon, then mince zest. Cut lemon in half and juice it.
    • In a small bowl, combine zest, lemon juice, yogurt, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Mix well, then adjust seasonings, if necessary. Set aside.

    Assemble salad:

    • Toss kale with tomatoes, chickpeas, almonds, and avocado.
    • Drizzle salad with dressing, then mix until kale is coated with dressing.
    • Serve salad immediately. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 420kcal
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

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    This delicious and easy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing is the perfect no-cook summer recipe! | Hello Little Home

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    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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    Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes
    8 years ago

    I love everything about this salad, Ginnie! Can't wait to give it a try! Pinning!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

    Thanks, Amy! It's one of my new faves! 🙂

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