I can’t seem to get enough kale lately. Especially raw. And I know that for some it’s a bit rough around the edges, so that’s why I like to pair it with a sweet or creamy element to take that down a notch.
Honeydew melon is perfect for cutting the bitterness raw kale can have, and it’s so refreshing during these hot summer days!
I like to chop the kale into pretty small pieces to make it easier to handle and so it gets as coated as possible in dressing. The dressing is just a simple combo of lemon juice, avocado oil (you can use olive oil instead), salt, pepper and agave. You’ve got to toss it all up nice and good so that the melon juices and Romano cheese complete the dressing. It’s pretty awesome!
This is a super easy one to throw together, and it’s pretty filling from the almonds and cheese. Stores well over night too!
Tangy, crunchy, earthy…oh man, I love it!
P.S. Here’s another favorite kale salad recipe.
Kale Avocado Salad.
Recipe
Prep time: About 20 minutes. Makes two large salads.You need:
- 4-5 stalks of kale
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Honeydew melon
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup shaved Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- Salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
Directions
- Wash kale and cut off thick stalks at bottom (but leave stalks that run through the center of leaves). Chop into small pieces/ribbons and set aside in large mixing bowl. Remove melon from rind and cut into thin slices. Set aside. Grate cheese and set aside.
- Whisk lemon juice, oil, agave, salt and pepper in small bowl and pour over kale. Toss well. Add melon, almonds and cheese. Toss really well and place in fridge for about 10-15 minutes so flavors/juices can settle in.
- Toss immediately before serving and top with a little extra cheese and salt/pepper.
25 Comments
Wow, this looks wonderful!
Also, where did you find that lovely citrus juicer?
looks delish! i’m going to have to try this asap!
btw, where is that lemon squeezer/cup from? so cute! :]
I love honeydew! so underrated in my opinion, cantaloupe usually gets the spotlight. Which is a shame considering how fresh and sweet tasting honeydew is.
I love raw kale too. I seem to go in raw food spurts this time of year, earlier it was raw broccoli. I prefer honeydew to cantaloupe anyways, so this will be a refreshing salad if it ever warms up here in WA!
What a great idea. I have 3-4 heads of kale growing ever larger in my backyard herb box and now I have a great way to use them… Thanks!
Haha, a lot of interest in the lemon juicer! It was a birthday gift a few years back so I actually don’t know where it came from.
I am loving these flavours! What a gorgeous salad!
This looks amazing- kale is my favorite veggie, but I’ve never thought to put it with honeydew. I love the idea, I will definitely try this! xo
oh man, I am obsessed with kale in all forms. Raw kale salads is an addiction. I would of never thought of adding melon. Sounds divine :)
just made this last night, and it was the perfect, refreshing salad to eat in the 90+ degree weather!
this was the first year that my better half and i got turned on by kale- kale chips, kale + sausage soup, kale lasagna. i love the idea of a bright crisp melon mingled in with my dark kale. thanks!
My mom loves kale after trying that lazy kale mash up, so I’m sending this to her too!
Looks tasty!
totally trying this. always looking for yummy kale recipes.
wow — what a fabulous idea! we usually eat kale cooked, but I love the idea of eating it raw in a yummy salad like this.
I am fully obsessed with kale, I really can’t get enough.
On another note, you’re pictures are beautiful. what kind of camera do you use? and were these edited or just shot in wonderful natural light?
Yum! Somehow I haven’t had a bite of honeydew yet this summer and I can’t wait to try this out and get my fill, thanks.
Can honey or maple syrup be used as a substitute for the Agave syrup?
Shira – Sure, I think either one would be very nice.
Ilana – The images on the blog are most recently taken with a Lumix GF1. Usually shot in natural light!
Sounds awesome and is healthy to boot!
finding kale where we live is a real quest, but after seeing this salad we are going to make that effort!
These are two of my favorite ingredients but I have definitely never tried them together. This looks like a scrumptious, refreshing salad. I can’t wait to try it.
Thanks for sharing and turning my eye onto something new and exciting.
Hello!
First of all, this recipe looks gorgeously scrumptious! I am obsessed with kale, and would never think to combine it with honeydew.. well done! I’ll have to give this a twirl!
Secondly, I’m from the Orlando area too :) So happy I happened upon your blog.
Kind wishes,
E
I have SO much kale growing in the garden that I don’t know what to do with. I was about to pull it out but I’m going to give this a try instead. Love the ingredients. Love your blog and food truck!!
brilliant! that’s what a call a GREEN salad…