Kale

13 Kale Salad Recipes to Get You Out of Your Salad Funk

Kale salads hold up well wherever you go; these recipes make sure the sturdy greens are the most delicious part of your meal.
Plate of kale salad with Brussels sprouts apples gouda radishes and hazelnuts.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton

There’s no reason to keep making the same kale salad recipes on repeat; once you’ve mastered the basic dress-and-scrunch routine, the fun really begins. Kale salads shine with the addition of crunchy, toasty nuts or crispy potato chips or chewy whole grains or hunks of salty cheese. Some go super savory—hello, Caesar—and others get a touch of sweetness from fresh or dried fruit. Below you’ll find 13 tried-and-true options to make sure your kale is anything but boring, whether you’re toting it to work or enjoying it during a sunny Saturday picnic.

  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Simplest Kale Salad

    This easy, cheesy salad is the perfect kale side dish for a dinner of pasta or roast chicken.

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  • Photo by Luisa Brimble
    4/13

    Deconstructed Falafel Salad

    Get all the flavors of falafel into your kale salad by adding crispy roasted chickpeas, crunchy crouton-like pita chips, crisp cucumber, and a bright, creamy lemon-tahini dressing.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
    7/13

    Kale Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Apples, and Hazelnuts

    Brussels sprouts, apples, gouda, radishes, and hazelnuts turn this kale salad into something special enough to serve guests.

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  • Photo by Maren Caruso
    8/13

    Tuscan Kale Caesar Slaw

    The crisp-tender texture and robust flavor of thinly sliced Tuscan kale stands up to the tart, Caesar-inspired dressing of this hearty slaw. The salad dressing can be prepped up to two days ahead.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi
    11/13

    Italian Kale Caesar Salad

    Baby kale has tender leaves that make a lovely salad; you can stash the dressing in your fridge for up to five days.

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  • Photo by Candice Kumai
    12/13

    Miso Kale Caesar Salad

    This fish-free Caesar dressing for kale gets its umami from tahini and miso. Avocado adds a luxurious creaminess to the dish.

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