We know, we know: kale salad is like, so last year. But we just can't seem to quit it. And why should we? A kale salad is healthy, easy to make, and gosh darn it, it's delicious. Browse these recipes and remind yourself why kale salad is, was, and always will be one of our favorites (no matter what the haters say).
Thick slab bacon is key to this dish. Buy it packaged if you can find it or from the butcher.
Grilled salad. It’s a thing. This one gets a double dose of smokiness, both from the charred greens and the smoked paprika.
We know, another kale salad recipe! Don’t write this one off. Roasted ginger makes this one extra special.
Massaging the dressing into the kale with your hands helps break down some of the fibers so the greens are more tender.
Loaded with fresh herbs and sturdy kale and then set off by a bright and spicy dressing, this salad is an ideal counterpoint to the more decadent dishes on the table.
Hearty enough for a meal, but not so much it weighs you down—this is our dream lunch al desko.
Zippy pink grapefruit gives this salad a lift—fresh avocado brings it all together.
A texture riot of a salad; it gets crunch and creaminess from toasted pecans and almond butter(!).
Chewy, nutty barley and salty feta add a one-two punch.
If you can’t find freekeh, use another whole grain, like spelt or rye berries.
Don't be afraid to give those onions some color—it'll add a deep, rich flavor to the salad.
Adjust the amount of red pepper in the dressing to your liking—we think it adds a nice balance to the creamy vinaigrette.
This classic epitomizes the range of flavors and textures in Hillstone’s salads, hitting every note on the salty-sweet-chewy-crunchy spectrum.
Quickly grilling kale makes it crispy. Pairing it with fresh plums and ricotta transforms it into one tasty salad.
Australian potato salad. We didn’t know it existed, but when you swap mayo for a tangy vinaigrette and add charred greens, magic happens.
A shower of finely grated Pecorino cheese keeps things from getting too virtuous.
You can use any herb you'd like—we think cilantro, basil, and mint are nice.
A shower of lemon zest keeps this salad from feeling too heavy. Anchovies are a must!
