Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

Kale salad with lemon dressing

By Mark Hinds | Updated January 23, 2026

Packed with anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants, and a lionโ€™s share of vitamins, this kale salad is also pleasing to the eye and the palate.

The light, citrusy flavor, combined with the sustaining protein of the garbanzo beans, make it a perfect choice for summertime lunch on the patio.

Serve with crostini or good bread and a glass of good wine to make it a quick, easy and elegant meal. Read more about this recipe in Kale Salad: A Perfect Choice for Lunch.

Kale salad with lemon dressing

Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

5 from 2 votes
Packed with anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants, and a lionโ€™s share of vitamins, this kale salad is also pleasing to the eye and the palate.ย The light, citrusy flavor, combined with the sustaining protein of the garbanzo beans, make it a perfect choice for summertime lunch on the patio.ย 
Serve with crostini or good bread and a glass of good wine to make it a quick, easy and elegant meal. Read more about this recipe in Kale Salad: A Perfect Choice for Lunch
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Salad

  • 8 cups kale, washed, stems removed, and torn into small pieces
  • 1 can olives, black or Kalamata
  • 1 can garbanzo beans
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 small onion, finely diced

Dressing

  • Juice of two large lemons
  • ยฝ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructionsย 

  • Combine the kale, olives, garbanzo beans, feta and onion in a large bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over salad.ย 
  • Toss until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Allow to sit in the refrigerator for up to three days, or serve right away.
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Mark is an experienced food writer, recipe developer, and photographer who is also Umamiโ€™s publisher and CEO. A passionate cook who loves to cook for friends, he can often be found in the kitchen or by the grill testing new recipes.

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  1. Diane Jean Hinds

    Very flavorfull. Can serve as a main dish or a side.