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Trader Joe’s Kale Salad Recipe: By Popular Demand!

Writer's picture: Share AllenShare Allen

Updated: Jan 13

Several people asked, so here it is—one of my absolute favorite salads! This kale salad is fresh, crunchy, and perfectly balanced with sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Plus, all the ingredients are from Trader Joe’s, making it super easy to recreate. Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a side dish for dinner, this salad is always a hit.

TRADER JOES KALE SALAD WITH SHARE ALLEN - BLACK WOMEN BLOGGER AND YOUTUBER

TRADER JOES KALE SALAD WITH SHARE ALLEN - BLACK WOMEN BLOGGER AND YOUTUBER


Ingredients


Salad:

• Kale

• Honeycrisp Apple (for that perfect sweetness and crunch)

• Shallots (thinly sliced for a mild, savory bite)

• Walnuts (toasted for extra flavor)

• Shaved Cheese (a blend of Parmesan, Romano, & Asiago)


Dressing:

• Fresh Garlic (finely minced)

• Juice of 1 orange

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• Honey (for a touch of sweetness)

• Olive Oil

• Balsamic Vinegar

• Fresh Cracked Pepper

• Pink Salt


TRADER JOES KALE SALAD WITH SHARE ALLEN - BLACK WOMEN BLOGGER AND YOUTUBER

Directions

1. Wash and chop the kale, then massage it lightly with a bit of olive oil to soften.

2. Add thinly sliced honeycrisp apple, shallots, toasted walnuts, and a generous sprinkle of shaved cheese.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: minced garlic, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss well, and enjoy!


This salad is light, flavorful, and packed with texture—definitely a go-to recipe for any kale lover. Try it out, and let me know what you think!