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Kale Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Some days I like to have a crisp salad as a part of my gluten-free diet.  The bold flavor of raw kale blends beautifully with the sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette and the flavors of carrot, tomato, onion and more, for a pick-me-up to even the most ordinary day.

Gluten-Free Kale Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Gluten-Free Kale Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

 

A gluten-free salad is one of the easiest dishes to make from what’s on hand.  Often the best salad ingredients are fresh, raw, whole foods.  Those frequently are also gluten-free foods!  With the freshest, healthiest ingredients I get the advantage of high levels of nutrients, the richest flavor, the best texture.  And I can top them with a tangy gluten-free dressing to complement those lovely vegetables.

This simple salad is more suitable for a light lunch or a side dish, but the addition of some protein like nuts or seeds, cooked and drained beans, cubed cheese or sliced cooked meat could make a complete dinner, especially with a side of crackers or a roll.

Gluten-Free Kale Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

Dressing:

4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

2 Tablespoons Honey, or less, to taste

2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic

2 Teaspoons Minced Onion

1/4 Teaspoon Chili Powder, or more, to taste – optional

1/4 Teaspoon Salt, or more, to taste

Salad Veggies Such As:

1 Pound Kale

4 Each Carrot

1 Large Cucumber

16 Whole Olives, pitted

1 Small Sweet Onion, chopped

1 Pint Tomatoes, Red Ripe

 

Directions:

For the dressing, combine those ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and mix well.

Cover and chill for 20 minutes.

Wash and prepare the kale and other vegetables.

Chill.

Combine the dressing with the vegetables.  Toss and serve.

Makes about 6-8 servings.

 

This is one of my gluten-free recipes designed for those with gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity, or celiac disease, but I’ve found that people who have no food allergies like it, too.   It is wheat-free, barley-free and rye-free.  Also, it is casein-free, dairy-free, egg-free, lactose-free, nut-free and refined sugar-free, and it can be considered suitable for a paleo diet.

 

Linked to:

Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free’s Slightly Indulgent Tuesday

Gluten-Free Homemaker’s Gluten-Free Wednesday

Miz Helen’s Country Cottage’s Full Plate Thursday

Vegetarian Mamma’s Gluten-Free Friday Recipe Party

Cybele Pascal’s Allergy Friendly Friday

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