Are you ready to revolutionize your meal routine with a salad that's not just a side dish, but a nutritional superhero? This Chopped Kale Romaine Detox Salad is your ticket to vibrant health, packed with crisp greens, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing that will make your taste buds dance while giving your body the ultimate nutrient boost. In just 15 minutes, you'll create a dish that's as quick to prepare as it is delicious, proving that healthy eating can be both effortless and incredibly satisfying.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Kale, chopped
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- Cucumber, diced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Rinse the kale and romaine lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Shake off excess water and use a salad spinner if you have one to dry the greens thoroughly.
- Chop the kale into bite-sized pieces, removing any tough stems. Place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the romaine lettuce into similar bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the kale.
- Next, take the cucumber, wash it, and then dice it into small cubes. Add the diced cucumber to the bowl.
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the mixing bowl with the greens and cucumber.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion. You can adjust the amount based on your preference for onion flavor. Add the sliced red onion to the salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Start with about 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the juice of one lemon, adjusting to taste. This will be your dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Use tongs or salad servers to toss the salad gently, ensuring that all the ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Start with a pinch of each and adjust according to your preference.
- Once everything is well combined, serve the salad immediately for the best texture and freshness. If not serving right away, you can refrigerate the salad for up to an hour, but keep the dressing separate until just before serving to prevent the greens from wilting.
Tips
- Massage your kale: Spend a minute gently massaging the chopped kale with a bit of olive oil to soften its tough texture and reduce bitterness.
- Chill your ingredients: For maximum crispness, ensure all vegetables are thoroughly chilled before assembling the salad.
- Customize your dressing: Experiment with adding a touch of honey or Dijon mustard to the olive oil and lemon juice for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep in advance: Chop vegetables and store separately in the refrigerator to make assembly lightning-fast when you're ready to eat.
- Add protein boost: Consider topping with grilled chicken, chickpeas, or toasted nuts to turn this detox salad into a complete meal.
- Use fresh citrus: Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest, most vibrant dressing flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 75kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
