Go Back
Print

Lemony Kale Orzo Salad

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Melissa Crowe

Ingredients

Kale Salad

  • 2 bunches kale de-stemmed and chopped
  • 1/3 box orzo cooked and cooled
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

Salad Dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp italian seasoning

Instructions

Lemony Garlic Salad Dressing

  1. Add all ingredients into a small mason jar and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Store in fridge until ready to use.

Kale Salad

  1. De-Stem and chop the kale and add to a large bowl.

  2. Toss half the dressing over the kale and and massage for 2-3 minutes until the kale is wilted, soft and tender.

  3. Add the rest of the chopping ingredients and cooled orzo in the bowl and toss.

  4. Taste the salad, if you want more dressing, add some more on if not, store it in the fridge for up to a week!