Kale Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
This kale salad with homemade ranch dressing is impossible to mess up. The homemade ranch dressing is thick and creamy and coats every square inch of the leafy kale. Topped with all the fresh veggies and pickled red onion. This salad will become a weeknight staple.
Kale Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
You want to get your hands into the bowl and give the kale a massage. A minute or two will suffice; we are just trying to tenderize the kale. This salad has all the elements of a classic house salad with some tasty additions. The homemade ranch dressing gets better the longer it sits, so making this the perfect salad to make ahead of time and let chill in the fridge. The Homemade ranch is made with Greek yogurt and mayo for the base for a perfect creamy dressing. You can prep the kale and chop the veggies to make ahead and toss with the dressing when you’re ready to serve it.
Ingredients needed to make this Kale Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing~
Salad~
- Kale
- Shredded Carrots
- Cucumber
- Tomatoes
- Sunflower Seeds
- Pickled Red Onion or Raw Red Onion
Homemade Ranch Dressing~
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Minced or Grated Garlic
- Dill
- Parsley
- Lemon
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Notes for Success~
- Massaging your kale will not only add tenderness, but it will also add flavor.
- The recipe makes more homemade ranch dressing than you will need.
- The dressing can last up to 5 days in the fridge. Making the dressing ahead of time will give the dressing more time to let the flavors come together.
- The kale salad with homemade ranch will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Here are some more salad recipes~
- Spinach salad with warm bacon vinaigrette
- Watermelon and Blueberry Salad with Feta
- Greek Grain Bowl with Chicken and Feta Dressing
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Kale Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
Kale Salad
- 1 Head of Fresh Kale
- ½ cup Shredded Carrots
- 1 Small Cucumber
- ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes
- ⅓ cup Raw or Pickled Red Onion
- ¼ cup Sunflower Seeds
Homemade Ranch
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 cloves Fresh Grated or Minced Garlic
- ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Dill
- ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Start by making the homemade ranch dressing. Mix the Greek Yogurt, Mayo, Grated Garlic, Chopped Dill and Chopped Parsley, Lemon Juice, Salt, and Pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.
- Chop your kale into bite size pieces. Toss the chopped kale into a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale with your hands for about 1 minute to soften the kale.
- Prepare your veggies. Slice your cucumber and tomatoes. Shred your carrots and slice the raw red onion if you are not using pickled onions.
- Assemble the salad. Toss the kale with the homemade ranch. Add the veggies, pickled onions, and sunflower seeds. Serve and enjoy!
Massaging kale with olive oil and salt is a surprising but effective technique to tenderize it. The homemade ranch dressing, made with Greek yogurt and mayo, adds a creamy touch that enhances the salad’s flavor. Preparing ingredients ahead of time makes this salad convenient and ideal for busy schedules. The flavors meld beautifully when the dressing is allowed to sit. What other vegetables would pair well with this kale salad?