Kale Salad recipe is top on the list of very easy salads to make. The Peach in this salad is addition to the salad because it offsets the bitterness.
I finally caved in and made a kale salad. This is the first time I have used Kale for a blog recipe and I have to say that it came out really great.
The way I see it, Kale and peaches are a match made in heaven!
Kale has a very strong taste that is more bitter than taste.
Peaches are perfectly sweet and juicy but no other flavors in it.
When they come together, it is taste perfection. Peaches give sweetness to the kale. In turn, kale gives peaches some bitterness.
For the {almost} end of summer, peaches work best in a salad. They are a fun way to make salad.
Kale recipes can be difficult, but, I found that roasting the kale for about 15-20 seconds can make all the difference.
Also, if you are looking for quick healthy meals, you can’t do better than this kale salad. It takes about 30 minutes to make, so, it is a perfect lunch recipe.
To keep this vegan, I decided to use shredded dry coconut as a topping instead of cheese. That turned out to be a terrific idea. There is just something so much fun about putting peaches and coconut together.
Now, when I need easy salads to make, this is the one I will turn too.
What is your perfect “match-made-in-heaven” ingredients?
More kale recipes I have made since this post went live – Copycat Whole Foods Salad, Kale Hummus, Kale chips and Turmeric Smoothie Bowl
Kale Salad Recipe with Peaches
To make the Salad Dressing
1) In a small bowl, add juice of one lime. Also, start pre-heating the oven to 450 degrees.
2) Add 2 tsp of brown sugar. I am out of agave, so, I went with brown sugar. If you have agave, add 2 tsp of it.
3) Add 1/4 tsp of oregano and 1/4 tsp of salt. Actually, I used only half of that. I ended up using only 1/8 tsp of salt
4) Add one tsp of black pepper
5) Mix well using a spoon or a whisk. Set it aside.
To make the Salad
1) Take leaves of Kale and brush them lightly with extra virgin olive oil. Put them on a baking sheet
2) Place them in the oven for no more than 25 seconds. Yes, 25 seconds only. Remove them and let them cool for about 30 seconds. You will notice that the kale is going to be greener.
3) Remove the thick stems and roughly chop the kale. Place it in a bowl and add about 1 tsp of the salad dressing. Mix well and set aside
4) Take half a peach and make thin slices. Butter it lightly (use 2 tsp of melted Earth Balance). Place it on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes
5) Take 4 water chestnuts and brush them lightly with the melted Earth Balance butter. Place them in a baking sheet and bake for about 7 minutes. Bake the peaches and chestnuts at the same time
6) While those two are in the oven, take 2 slices of stale Italian bread and brush them lightly with butter or olive oil. Place them in the oven for about 3 minutes and remove them. Cut them into small pieces and use them as croutons for the salad.
7) Slice up half of an avocado. Slice thinly and add them to the kale
8) Remove the peaches and chestnuts from the oven. Add the peaches to the kale
9) Add about 1 tsp of shredded coconut. Slice the chestnuts into long, thin slices and add them to the salad. Add the dressing and toss gently.
10) Add one more tsp of coconut and the croutons. Serve immediately. This Kale salad is perfect when served immediately
Main photo edit assist from Elena of As Easy As Apple Pie.
Kale Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 Kale leaves washed
- 1 tsp extra virgin oil to brush the kale with
- 1/2 peach thinly sliced
- 2 tsp Vegan butter melted, for brushing the peach and the chestnuts
- 4 pieces water chestnuts
- 1/2 avocado
- 2 slices Italian bread thinly sliced and cubed
Instructions
To Make The Dressing
- In a small bowl, add all the ingredients for the dressing
- Mix well using a spoon or a whisk. Set it aside.
To make the Salad
- Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Take leaves of Kale and brush them lightly with extra virgin olive oil
- Spread them out on a baking sheet
- Place them in the oven for no more than 25 seconds only
- Remove the thick stems from kale and roughly chop the kale
- Place chopped kale in a salad bowl and 1 tsp of dressing. Mix well
- Butter peaches lightly and place it on a baking sheet
- Butter the water chestnut and place them on a separate baking sheet
- Bake peaches for about 10 minutes and chestnuts for 7 minutes
- While those two are in the oven, brush Italian bread lightly with olive oil.
- Place them in the oven for about 3 minutes and remove them
- Slice up half of an avocado. Slice thinly and add them to the kale
- In the salad bowl, add the peaches and avocado
- Add about 1 tsp of shredded coconut.
- Slice the chestnuts into long, thin slices and add them to the salad
- Add the dressing and toss gently
- Add one more tsp of coconut (optional)
- Cut bread into small pieces and use them as croutons for the salad.
- Serve this kale salad immediately
Shannon Gurnee says
I love Kale, but I’ve never had it in a salad. This looks and sounds like a really yummy salad!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Shannon
Shaylee says
I love Kale salads but I’ve never thought to make one with peaches and coconut! This looks amazing, my mouth is literally watering!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Shaylee
Colette S says
You had me at kale.
I love anything with Kale and spinach.
I need all the iron I can get.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Colette.
Top5life says
Kale is such a useful vegetable with a lot of useful components in it. And, preparing this salad in such a short period of time is really helpful. Such a healthy recipe.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Top5life
Jessica Cassidy says
Yum! the salad looks so delicious and healthy to eat. Thank you fr sharing the recipe.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Jessica
Jenjen says
20mins prep?
Bookmarked! Will defintely go kale this weekend 🙂
Healing Tomato says
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Rosey says
Kale is my fave. Add fruit to it and mm hmm good!
Healing Tomato says
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OurFamilyWorld says
What a great idea to combine avocado and peaches. I bet they go well together. I have to try this.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Our Family World
LaQuinda B says
I would never have put that flavor combo together but it sounds fab!
Healing Tomato says
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Ana says
When i try new recipes i like them to have the contrast of flavors you describe “Peaches give sweetness to the kale. In turn, kale gives peaches some bitterness.”.. It add a balance to the salad
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Ana. I definitely love the combined flavor of both items
krystle cook says
What a great color combo. I love the green kale with the orange peaches. My son would probably love this. He’s loved kale since his rabbit used to eat it.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Krystle
lexie lane says
So healthy and yummy! My husband will love this. Can’t wait to try it!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Lexie
April Grant says
This is the first time that i heard this Salad and it looks good. I wish i can try this on weekends
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, April
michelle says
I would have never thought about pairing peaches and coconut in a salad with kale. it sounds like a refreshing choice
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Michelle
Stacey says
This salad looks delicious and would go perfectly with so many dinners! I love all of the ingredients!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Stacey
Elizabeth O. says
Yum! I love different types of salads. I can survive eating just that if I have to. Lol. Thanks for this lovely recipe!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Elizabeth