Broccoli Kale Salad

Broccoli Kale Salad

saladsauce & dressing

This easy kale salad features fresh veggies and a super simple homemade lemon dressing, making it perfect as a healthy side dish or light lunch!

Prep 20 min Total 20 min Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 5 cups chopped kale
  • 1-2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4-1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup cranberries
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweetener of choice ((honey, agave, sugar, etc...))
  • 1/4-1/2 cup cheese ((cheddar, feta, or goat cheese))
  • 1-2 tsp poppy seeds
  • extra veggies

Steps

  1. First make your dressing by combining ingredients above in a lidded mason jar then shake well to emulsify. Dip a kale leaf in the dressing and adjust sweetener, salt, and pepper to taste. You can make this dressing as sweet or tart as your heart desires! I like mine a bit tart and even add a little lemon zest to the dressing. To reduce tartness, simply add a little extra sweetness, to taste.
  2. Next massage your chopped kale with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt. Rub with your fingers until leaves begin to darken and tenderize. This makes it taste great and gives the kale a silky texture!
  3. In a large bowl, combine massaged kale, broccoli, almonds, cheese, carrots, onion, sunflower seeds, cranberries.
  4. Shake your dressing once more and pour about 1/3 of the dressing over the salad. Toss to coat and add extra dressing, to taste. Enjoy!

From peasandcrayons.com (“Broccoli Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing”) by Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons — captured August 8, 2026

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