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13 Kale Salad Recipes to Get You Out of Your Salad Funk

Kale salads hold up well wherever you go; these recipes make sure the sturdy greens are the most delicious part of your meal.
13 Kale Salad Recipes to Get You Out of Your Salad Funk
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton

There’s no reason to keep making the same kale salad recipes on repeat; once you’ve mastered the basic dress-and-scrunch routine, the fun really begins.Kalesalads shine with the addition of crunchy, toasty nuts orcrispypotato chips or chewy whole grains or hunks of salty cheese. Some go super savory—hello, Caesar—and others get a touch of sweetness from fresh or dried fruit. Below you’ll find 13 tried-and-true options to make sure your kale is anything but boring, whether you’re toting it to work or enjoying it during a sunny Saturday picnic.

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
    3/13

    Simplest Kale Salad

    This easy, cheesy salad is the perfect kale side dish for a dinner ofpastaor roast chicken.

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  • Photo by Luisa Brimble
    4/13

    Deconstructed Falafel Salad

    Get all the flavors of falafel into your kale salad by adding crispy roasted chickpeas, crunchy crouton-like pita chips, crisp cucumber, and a bright, creamy lemon-tahini dressing.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    5/13

    Kale Salad Hummus Bowls

    Make your kale and brussels sprouts salad into a hearty meal by piling it on top of a swoosh of hummus (store-bought or homemade), along with jammy eggs and aseedy, savory sprinkle.

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