Kale Raisin Crunch Salad
This easy salad reinvents hearty kale greens with a tender twist—massaged kale becomes silky and inviting, crowned with crunchy pumpkin seeds, salty parmesan, and sweet golden raisins. A tangy, bright lemon dressing adds the perfect citrusy finish to this refreshingly bold, make-ahead friendly side or light main.
Kale Raisin Crunch Salad
This easy salad reinvents hearty kale greens with a tender twist—massaged kale becomes silky and inviting, crowned with crunchy pumpkin seeds, salty parmesan, and sweet golden raisins. A tangy, bright lemon dressing adds the perfect citrusy finish to this refreshingly bold, make-ahead friendly side or light main.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add kale to large salad bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper. Lightly massage it for 1 minute. This step helps tenderize the greens and will break them down a little so they are easier to digest. (While massaging, meditate on the "prayer while you prepare" prompt below.)
- Make the dressing: Add dressing ingredients to a mason jar with a lid and shake until combined.
- Pour the dressing on the kale salad and toss well.
- Top with pumpkin seeds, raisins, parmesan cheese, and lemon zest to the kale and serve.
Notes
Prayer While You Prepare:
A Prayer To Soften Your Heart
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a grateful heart, thankful for the gift of motherhood and the love You’ve placed in my heart. Lord, soften any hardened place within me—whether pride, worry, or fear—and help me be open to Your gentle prompting. Grant me discernment to recognize where You’re leading, and the courage to release my need for control and step into Your guidance. Let Your peace replace my striving, and Your wisdom guide each decision and every moment. Amen.
Notes
- You can top with a protein to make this a main dish.
- I love serving this for dinner alongside a snack board. Add cut up pita or naan to a charcuterie board. Add a bowl of pre-made, plain hummus but don't stop there! Drizzle the hummus with some evoo and top with the zest of 1 lemon, a sprinkle of crushed red pepper, flakey sea salt and a few turns of fresh-cracked black pepper. It's SO good!