Kale Recipes Whole30

This paleo and vegan kale salad is packed with fresh cherries, blueberries, toasted pine nuts and almonds.  It’s topped with a simple Whole30 compliant vinaigrette made with fresh berries and cherries too!  Perfect as a side salad for summer or top it with your favorite protein for a full meal.  

See?  I told you I’m obsessed with cherries.  I’m putting them in everything from crisps to kale salads this week and I couldn’t be happier about it!

Spoiler alert – not only does this salad have fresh cherries tossed into it, but the vinaigrette itself is made with cherries and blueberries.

Kale And Shrimp Salad With A Herbed Dressing (paleo, Whole30, Keto, Aip)

I can’t think of a better way to use ALL the cherries I possibly can, given that I just can’t stop buying them whenever they’re around!

But let’s back up a moment – can you believe this is actually the first kale salad I’ve made?  I can’t, given how much I love kale and consume it on a daily basis.

I mean, sauteed kale IS seriously amazing and crispy kale is LIFE to me, so I guess I figured the fresh kale salad wouldn’t be able to live up to its cooked counterpart.

Whole30 Citrus Kale Salad

And then, well, it got hot.  I didn’t feel like standing in front of a hot stove, and I was curious!   So, I decided to put my never-ending supply of cherries to good use and make this cherry berry kale salad.  I’m so glad I did, because wow – kale salads really CAN be good!

First, I knew I needed to massage the kale.  Part of the reason I’ve never made a kale salad is that the idea of massaging kale sounded weird and slightly intimidating.

But, this couldn’t be further from reality!  All you need to do is put your kale in a bowl (chopped), drizzle some olive oil over it and sprinkle with salt, and then literally just knead it in your hands for a couple of minutes.

Minute Creamy Kale (vegan, Whole30)

BOOM!  That crunchy hard (and slightly bitter) kale is now soft and much more palatable thanks to the olive oil and salt.  And, of course, it’s ready for toppings!

I decided to toast some pine nuts and chopped almonds since those were also in my fridge, and it gave the salad a delicious savory and “buttery” crunch plus some added healthy fats.

Lastly, I knew the salad needed a really good vinaigrette, but I didn’t want to go garlicky or savory since it just didn’t seem fitting.  I also didn’t want a “boring” vinaigrette since (let’s be honest) a kale salad could use some extra oomph from the dressing.

Kale, Spinach And Artichoke Chicken Skillet (whole30)

So, I decided to blend up exactly what I used to top the salad – cherries and berries!  I blended the fruit with lemon juice, some sea salt and olive oil until smooth and the result was delicious and of course simple.

No need for honey or any added sweeteners here!  Just fruit and lemon juice to add the perfect touch of sweet and tart, making the salad Paleo, vegan, and also Whole30 compliant.

The vinaigrette complements the flavors in the salad, plus it’s such a pretty pink/purple color from the fruit!  All in all, this cherry berry kale salad is awesome as a simple side salad OR you can easily make it a meal by adding in your favorite protein.

Keto + Whole30 Brunch Kale Salad

This paleo and vegan kale salad is packed with fresh cherries, blueberries, toasted pine nuts and almonds. It's topped with a simple Whole30 compliant dressing made with fresh berries and cherries too! Perfect as a side salad for summer or top it with your favorite protein for a full meal.

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Sweet Potato & Kale Chili {whole30}

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This Winter Salad is full of flavor and packed with yummy winter greens, and a homemade vinaigrette. Made with massaged kale, arugula, grape tomatoes, crunchy pecans, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate arils.

We make salads all-year round and I love adding seasonal vegetables and fruits to change things up. During the fall, we make this Harvest Fall Salad and in the summer it’s this Kale Salad with Avocado and Spinach Salad.

Whole30 Baby Kale, Apple, And Bacon Salad

This easy Winter Salad is one that we make often with what we have on hand during the cold winter months. It’s a balance of sweet, savory and loaded with texture.

The best part about making salads for lunch or dinner is that you can customize them with whatever you have on hand. This winter salad uses:

If you’re in a pinch and don’t have time to make your own dressing, you can grab your favorite pre-made dressing from the store.

Sauteed Lacinato Kale Recipe (whole30, Keto)

One of our go-to brands is either Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Dressing or Primal Kitchen Green Goddess Dressing, Greek Dressing or Caesar Dressing. All of their dressings are made with Whole30 compliant ingredients.

If not Whole30 or Paleo, you can add some feta or grated Parmesan cheese. It’s also perfect as a healthier side to Thanksgiving, Christmas or a holiday potluck.

The great thing about kale is that it lasts much longer than traditional salad greens so it works great for meal prep.

Kale Mango Salad Recipe

This delicious kale salad is not only delicious, it’s also low carb, paleo and keto friendly, Whole30 compliant, sugar free, vegan, gluten free. The nutritional info for one serving of this winter salad recipe is:

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Whole30 Kale Chicken Caesar Salad + The Best Whole30 Caesar Dressing

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You’ll love this low carb and Whole30 kale chicken Caesar salad with massaged kale, toasted almonds, perfectly cooked chicken, all covered in the best Whole30 Caesar dressing!

Whole30 Kale Salad Kit

I’m one of those people who have always been a kale fan. I just think it’s so versatile and hearty, and I just love that it’s so nutritious as well. When it comes to salads, the best way to incorporate raw kale is to massage them so they soften and wilt, and the leaves turn much more palatable. And that’s exactly what I did for this Whole30 chicken Caesar salad, and it turned out fantastic!

This kale Caesar salad recipe incorporates kale as the base lettuce instead of romaine, making it much more nutritious and hearty. Instead of croutons, you can get the crunchy and addicting texture from toasted and chopped almonds which I actually prefer.

Also. instead of using chicken breasts, I think chicken thighs are way more flavorful and juicy so that’s what I used. However, if you prefer chicken breasts, you can definitely use those instead.

Easy Air Fryer Kale Chips: (whole30 & Keto)

When it comes to Caesar salads, the dressing is the most important part and it’s what gives Caesar salad that zesty tangy flavor that it’s so well-known for. Making a Whole30 version is actually super easy and simple, and you just need some simple ingredients to whisk together:

The combination of salt, dijon mustard, and lemon juice really gives this Whole30 Caesar dressing that zesty and cheesy flavor without parmesan cheese. You’ll be surprised how much this Whole30 chicken Caesar salad tastes so much like the real deal!

This kale caesar salad recipe is made by preparing different components separately and putting them all together to serve at the end. To make it delicious

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