Kale and Feta Salad {with Homemade Honey Vinegar Dressing}

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This simple Kale and Feta Salad includes a simple homemade honey vinegar dressing that comes together in minutes.

Over the holidays I was part of a Facebook group created to motivate and encourage one another to get through the holidays while still eating healthy and making time for exercise. 

Obviously, this is easier said than done during the holiday season. But, with a little added support it sure helped me!

One of the members of the group posted a gorgeous picture of a delicious looking salad. And I thought I need to make this ASAP. 

I love to eat salad, and love to cook in general, but for some reason I don’t enjoy making salads. 

I also have NEVER made homemade dressing until now. It has been something I have wanted to start doing for quite a while now. for many reasons.

Unfortunately, I consistently throw out store-bought dressings since we can’t seem to use them before they expire. And, homemade dressings are inevitably healthier since you know exactly what ingredients they contain.

Well I can’t tell you how glad I am to have discovered this recipe. I particularly love the fact that kale is tougher than other leafy greens. This allows you to prep the salad ahead of time, including the salad dressing. It also stays crispy for a few days!

I have made this salad several different ways already, and this time I had extra spinach in the fridge so I thought I’d include it. If you include spinach, add it right before serving. This will prevent the spinach from wilting too much (unlike kale).

Also, I buy reduced-fat cheese almost 100% of the time but for some reason I had regular feta cheese in the fridge so I used that instead.

Updated January 2021: Over the past 4 years, I have mostly stopped purchasing reduced-fat cheese. Yes, reduced-fat cheese has a lower saturated fat content; however, it’s not a significant enough difference to justify the extra cost (compare ounces in reduced-fat vs. regular). AND most importantly, the taste! Regular, full-fat cheese is much tastier and cooks/bakes much better than reduced-fat cheese every did.

Dietitian’s Dish

This healthy salad includes nutrients such as fiber, and vitamins A, C, E, and K.  It’s a fantastic addition to any meal. I paired it with this Barley and Bulgar and Vegetable Vegan Casserole from Rachel Cooks for an even healthier combination.

This Kale and Feta Salad recipe first appeared on Chocolate Slopes.

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