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Kale caprese salad in a cream ceramic shallow owl surrounded by fresh basil and tomatoes.
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Kale Caprese Salad

Kale caprese salad is a delicious massaged kale salad recipe that makes an easy, healthy weeknight dinner and a great meal prep salad.
free from: wheat/ gluten, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 1
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, LDN

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Salad:

  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 4 leaves fresh basil, julienned
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Instructions

  • Combine the dressing ingredients in the bottom of a medium-sized bowl.
  • Remove any stems from kale leaves. Add kale to the dressing in the bowl and using your hands, massage the dressing into the kale until the kale is tender (will look slightly more wilted).
  • Top with remaining tomato, mozzarella, and julienned basil and enjoy.
  • Note: If meal prepping in advance, package the massaged kale salad and other components separately to ensure freshness. Can be made in advance 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.4g | Protein: 7.9g | Fat: 10.1g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 15.1mg | Sodium: 110.3mg | Potassium: 457.2mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 4.9g | Vitamin A: 12000IU | Vitamin C: 76.7mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1.3mg