Kale Slaw Recipe
This simple Kale Slaw with Lemony Dressing can be made ahead, then used throughout the week to top off tacos, wraps, buddha bowls, burgers, and even pizza. An easy way to get in your dark leafy greens. Vegan and Gluten-Free, this amazing kale slaw keeps up to 4 days in the fridge.
How to Make the Best Kale Slaw
This vibrant kale slaw is a nutritious and versatile dish that brings fresh, bright flavors to your table. Featuring tender ribbons of lacinato kale, crisp purple cabbage, and a tangy lemon dressing, it’s the perfect way to incorporate more dark leafy greens into your diet.
What makes this recipe so appealing is its incredible versatility. Serve it as a standalone salad, use it as a topping for tacos, wraps, and buddha bowls, or pile it onto burgers and pizza for an instant nutritional upgrade. The lemony dressing is simple to prepare and completely vegan, making it suitable for any dietary preference.
Best of all, this kale slaw can be made ahead and stores beautifully in the refrigerator for up to four days. The massaged kale actually becomes more tender and flavorful as it sits, making this the perfect make-ahead recipe for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Kale Slaw
This simple Kale Slaw with Lemony Dressing can be made ahead, then used throughout the week to top off tacos, wraps, buddha bowls, burgers, and even pizza. An easy way to get in your dark leafy greens. Vegan and Gluten-Free, this amazing kale slaw keeps up to 4 days in the fridge.
Ingredients
Kale Slaw
Instructions
Kale Slaw
- Remove (cut) thicker stems from the kale, then stack the leaves. Slice them thinly into ribbons and place in a large bowl. Slice the cabbage thinly and add to the bowl. Add the red onion to the bowl.
- Add the olive oil, salt and minced garlic cloves, give a good toss (or feel free to massage with your fingers). Add lemon juice to taste. You want the salad to taste tangy and flavorful!
- Season with pepper and chili flakes to taste. Add any fresh herbs, toasted seeds, pecorino or other optional additions.
- Serve or store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days!
Notes
- Try roasting the lemons first for enhanced flavor in the dressing.
- The slaw keeps fresh in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
