Kale Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Makes:
4 Servings
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
This recipe redefines what a kale salad can be. By massaging the kale first, you break down the fibers leaving the greens tender and delicious!
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale (1 bunch)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of your choice, divided)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced - save zest for dressing)
- 1 lime (zested and juiced - save zest for dressing)
- Dressing
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, fat-free)
- salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted (pepitas)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped or torn, stems included)
- 1 jalapeño chile pepper (seeds removed and diced, optional)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Wash and dry kale. Remove stems and tear into bite-sized pieces.
- Season kale with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and lime juice.
- With your hands, massage kale until the leaves just start to wilt.
- Make the dressing - in a small bowl, add the salt and pepper to the yogurt.
- Add the lemon and lime zest and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Mix in cilantro and jalapeno pepper, if desired.
- With a spoon, mix massaged kale with yogurt dressing.
- Toss pumpkin seeds over salad.
USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
