Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing⏱ 15 min total

Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

Per 1 serving · 350 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
459
23%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    13% of calories
  • Carbs
    38g
    31% of calories
  • Fat
    31g
    56% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing (350 g) has 459 calories, with 16 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 31 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), dietary fiber (50% DV) and Vitamin A (76% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 22% and 23% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
131cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.4g
Net carbs
24g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
14g
6.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein32%
  • Dietary fiber50%
  • Vitamin A76%
  • Vitamin C190%
  • Vitamin E34%
  • Vitamin K803%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Niacin15%
  • Selenium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium22%
  • Saturated fat23%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 min
  1. 1

    Rinse, pat dry, and chop or tear the kale into pieces. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil to create a creamy dressing. Alternatively, combine all dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake well.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the kale and massage for a few minutes until the leaves soften and are well-coated.

  4. 4

    Add chickpeas, avocado, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese to the kale. Toss to combine and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (350 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A686 μg
76%
Vitamin C171 mg
190%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E5 mg
34%
Vitamin K963 μg
803%
Thiamine0.2 mg
20%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
30%
Niacin2 mg
15%
Vitamin B61 mg
83%
Folate (B9)270 μg
67%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
3%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
24%
Choline52 mg
9%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium327 mg
33%
Iron4 mg
51%
Potassium1,141 mg
24%
Magnesium127 mg
30%
Phosphorus311 mg
44%
Zinc2 mg
21%
Copper2 mg
264%
Manganese2 mg
100%
Selenium6 μg
11%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene84 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene7,989 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride4 μg—
Fructose0.2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.3 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats17 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats7 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol11 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 31 g—
Total omega 63 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.5 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 459 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 87min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 55min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 38min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 65min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing?

One serving of Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing (1 serving) has 459 calories, which works out to 131 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 g of net carbs and 31% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing?

504 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing?

6.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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