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Massaged Kale Salad with Grapes & Cheddar

Tender kale leaves soak up a bright honey-lemon dressing until silky and vibrant, then mingle with juicy grape halves, crunchy pepitas, and creamy shards of cheddar. Sweet fruit and salty cheese temper the greens gentle bitterness, creating a salad that feels fresh yet substantial with every bite.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Massaged Kale Salad with Grapes & Cheddar
Total
15 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
249
Protein
9g
Carbs
19g
Fat
18g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
12g
Sodium
224mg

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 8 ounces kale (1/2 large bunch), stemmed and torn (10 cups)
  • 1 cup halved grapes
  • 1/2 tablespoon toasted pepitas
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add kale and massage until it's bright green and shiny and the volume is reduced by about half. Add grapes, pepitas and Cheddar and toss to combine.