Greek Kale Salad Recipe

This Greek Kale Salad is a nutritious and flavorful salad featuring tender kale, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a tangy Greek dressing. Perfect as a side dish, lunch, or light dinner.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare kale: Wash and chop kale, removing tough stems. Massage with a pinch of salt for 1–2 minutes to soften.
2. Prepare vegetables: Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, and pit olives if needed.
3. Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Combine: In a large bowl, mix kale, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
5. Serve: Let sit for 5–10 minutes for flavors to meld, then serve fresh.

Tips & Variations

• For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
• Substitute kale with romaine or mixed greens for a lighter version.
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
• Can be stored in the fridge for 1 day; add dressing just before serving to keep kale fresh.

More Greek & Mediterranean Salad Recipes

• Greek Chickpea Salad
• Tabbouleh Salad
• Orzo Salad
• Greek Kale Salad on Simply Recipes