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Whether you are trying to detox, consume more vegetables or just eat an all around healthier diet, this filling Chopped Kale Salad is for you! Loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and even some protein and covered in a tangy mustard vinaigrette, this is no wimpy salad!
“Healthy eating” means something different to everybody. Generally speaking though, most people will agree that consuming more vegetables is a good thing.
And probably something we could all do a little better.
Some will enjoy it, some will not. The difference usually lies in how satisfied you feel.
Variety is the spice of life, so don’t commit yourself to a lifetime of iceberg lettuce and celery sticks. Eat the rainbow, including a wide variety of different fruits and vegetables and eat a variety of textures as well. Sometimes texture is even more important than flavor! This Chopped Kale Salad delivers on EVERY level!
Not only is this kale salad beautiful, but it’s crunchy (cabbage, seeds), crisp (peppers, cucumbers), creamy (avocado), tangy (mustard vinaigrette), and sweet (cherry tomatoes, touch of maple syrup).
Full of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, this is no bird food!
Whether you devour this chopped salad as your main meal or enjoy it as a starter or side, your body will surely thank you. No more food comas when you eat good for you energizing fare. Plants are where it’s at!
One of the great things about kale, besides it’s nutritional content, is that it’s so hearty. You can make a big batch of this salad, pour the dressing over it and keep it in the fridge for several days without it wilting.
And that means easy, healthy grub at your fingertips every day. No excuses!
More vegan kale recipes
- Massaged Kale Quinoa Salad
- Lacinato Kale Superfood Salad
- Pasta with White Beans and Kale
- BBQ Kidney Bean Kale Burger
- Pumpkin and Kale Stuffed Shells
- Green Blender Juice
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Loaded Veggie Chopped Kale Salad w/ Tangy Mustard Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Chopped Kale Salad
- 4-5 cups chopped kale
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup chopped red cabbage
- ½ of a large English cucumber chopped
- 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons raw shelled pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons raw shelled sunflower seeds
- 1 avocado chopped
Tangy Mustard Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine.
- For best flavor and texture, let this salad sit for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss again right before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
This is like a eating a rainbow! 🙂 I still got kale in the fridge, so I think I’ll make this for dinner tonight. Yummy!
Jenn S. says
Great, Sina! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Thanks!
Kathy Hester says
Now that’s a salad that can easily be the center of a meal. Yum!
Jenn S. says
For sure, Kathy! I’ve been eating it for lunch a LOT! 🙂
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
I love everything in this salad, especially the dressing!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Gwen! The dressing is so good!
Christine | Vermilion Roots says
So colorful and fresh. That’s what I love most about salads. They brighten up any meal!
Jenn S. says
Yep! A feast for the eyes too! Thanks, Christine!
foodhuntersguide says
This salad looks amazing. Would be perfect for a party
Jenn S. says
YES! You could easily make it for a crowd! And it would look gorgeous on the table! Thanks, Theresa!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com says
mmm yum! This looks like my kind of salad! Love the sound of that mustard vinaigrette! Sharing 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Vanessa! It’s so good! I love the tang of mustard!
Hedi Hearts says
This has me dribbling Jenn! Literally, looks amazing, loving the colours ! xx
Jenn S. says
HaHa! Thanks, Hedi!
pragatibidkar says
Like a rainbow ?. You got all textures and tastes covered…and nutrition…and taste!!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Pragati!
veggiesdontbite says
What a gorgeous salad! So many colors. And that dressing sounds delicious! I’m going to need my salad uptake, need to get the last of these baby pounds off!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Sophia! We don’t early nearly enough salads during the winter either. In the summer, I can just head out to my garden and clip everything I need…super easy…but in the winter I actually have to think about it and buy the stuff.
nicoleanndawson says
I just love eating colors, and your salad makes quite a rainbow :).
Jenn S. says
Like they say – we eat with our eyes first! Thanks, Nicole!
Trinity2013 says
That sounds totally like my sort of meal. Perfect in every way 🙂 Yay!
I always love your sharings.
Jenn S. says
Aw, thank you so much, Trinity!
Natalie says
There is something about chopped salads that are so much more tasty than overly chunky ones with those pieces of lettuce that barely fit in your mouth haha! I love the way you laid it out before tossing–it’s like a veggie rainbow (a little heavy on the green though :D). And I agree, kale salads are the best for lasting all week long!
Jenn S. says
I totally agree! Nothing worse than have to cut everything on the plate and then have it spilling all over the sides. Chop first! 🙂 Thanks, Natalie!
Ilona's Passion says
So nice to combine kale with mustard. Yum! I just kale yesterday so I’ll make my salad soon:)
Jenn S. says
It’s a great combo! Thaks, Ilona!
Linda @ Veganosity says
Beautiful, healthy, and delicious, that’s my kind of salad! This is definitely not bird food. 🙂
Jenn S. says
Not at all! Thanks, Linda!
Strength and Sunshine says
Kale salads are for sure great to have in the fridge all week! Whenever I make a big one, those things just keep on giving! You can eat it every day and it looks like no one even touched it! Haha! The mysterious never-ending kale!!
Jenn S. says
LOL, that is so true, Rebecca! 🙂 Prep once, eat for days! What could be better?!