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    Chopped Kale Salad Recipe with Gorgonzola & Dijon Yogurt Dressing

    Published: Jun 23, 2014 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 16 Comments

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    Everything is better with Gorgonzola cheese! Perk up this healthy, crunchy kale salad with creamy Gorgonzola, roasted red peppers and an easy Dijon yogurt dressing.
    Chopped Kale Salad Recipe with Gorgonzola and Dijon Yogurt Dressing...128 calories and 4 Weight Watchers PP

    It was a proud parenting moment when I found my younger son (T) sitting on the side of our raised garden beds, chewing on a raw kale leaf.

    "What is this, Mum? It's pretty good. Can I give some to my friends?"

    Of course, his baffled friends looked at him as though he was Looney tunes. Thankfully, that didn't deter my little veggie lover. He started begging for kale smoothies every afternoon. Happy to oblige.

    Kale

    Last year was the first time that we grew kale in our garden and no idea that it would bounce back on its own. It had been covered by a blanket of snow for most of the winter. The good luck garden gnomes were watching out for our cruciferous friends!

    Chopped Kale Salad Recipe with Gorgonzola & Dijon Yogurt Dressing | cookincanuck.com

    I've always made salad with light vinaigrettes, like in my strawberry and feta cheese, pomegranate and avocado and grape and feta cheese versions. It was time to bust out something a little different.

    Chopped Kale Salad Recipe with Gorgonzola & Dijon Yogurt Dressing | cookincanuck.com

    I looked in my fridge and pantry, and just started pulling out ingredients - yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, agave nectar and olive oil. Whisk...and done!

    Chopped Kale Salad Recipe with Gorgonzola and Dijon Yogurt Dressing...128 calories and 4 Weight Watchers P

    Store-bought roasted red peppers can be used, but it's so much cheaper to make your own at home. Check out my post on How to: Roast a Bell Pepper for the easy step-by-step directions. I always make extras and use them in sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes.

    Other kale recipes:

    One-Pot Beet, Rosemary & Kale Arborio Rice Pilaf
    Kale, Mushroom & Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna Rolls {Vegetarian}
    Running to the Kitchen's Smashed White Bean & Kale Quesadillas with Creamy BBQ Dip
    Gimme Some Oven's Kale Salad with Warm Cranberry Vinaigrette

    Chopped Kale Salad Recipe with Gorgonzola & Dijon Yogurt Dressing

    Everything is better with Gorgonzola cheese! Perk up this healthy, crunchy kale salad with creamy Gorgonzola, roasted red peppers and an easy Dijon yogurt dressing.
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    Course: Salads, Side Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 138kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The Salad:

    • 4-5 large kale leaves stems removed, leaves chopped (about 5 cups)
    • 1 2 halves roasted red pepper, cut into small strips
    • 1 ½ ounces ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

    The Dressing:

    • 1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon agave nectar
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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    Instructions

    The Salad:

    • Place the kale in a colander and massage in warm running water until tender.
    • In a large bowl, combine, roasted red pepper strips and Gorgonzola cheese. Toss gently.

    The Dressing:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, agave and salt. While whisking gradually pour in the olive oil.
    • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve.

    Notes

    From the kitchen of Cookin' Canuck | cookincanuck.com

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5Cups | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5825IU | Vitamin C: 74.2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg
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      1. Theatrenut

        July 22, 2014 at 3:48 pm

        This is absolutely delicious. I love Dijon mustard and will make this dressing often. The salad is a wonderful combination, and I'm happy to learn about the technique of running warm water over the raw kale. First meal, I ate it as is; second I added some grilled shrimp I had on hand; third I added chopped pecans.

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        • Dara

          July 25, 2014 at 2:55 pm

          I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed this! And I love your ideas for varying the salad on different days.

          Reply
      2. Louise

        July 09, 2014 at 3:12 pm

        You mentioned agave in your text but not in your recipe. Did you put it in, and if so, how much? Thanks.

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        • Dara

          July 09, 2014 at 3:34 pm

          I'm sorry about that, Louise! I edited the recipe to include the agave nectar.

          Reply
      3. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens

        June 24, 2014 at 7:24 pm

        Ok ... so you had me with that very first statement ... everything really IS better with Gorgonzola cheese! But then it just got better and better! A happy kiddo snacking on kale gardenside? Awesome! Roasted red peppers and a healthy dressing featuring Greek yogurt?!? My, oh my! This is kale salad nirvana! Pinning as fast as my little fingers can! 😀

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      4. Carol at Wild Goose Tea

        June 24, 2014 at 1:14 pm

        Wow you aren't kidding your kale bounced up. Impressive. You HAD to make this salad. Simply delicious. I love the color of kale. I like that you put a bit of red in there to highlight that greenness.

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      5. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen

        June 24, 2014 at 9:54 am

        What a great garden you have!!! So nice you are growing kale in your backyard 😉 Love kale salad. I always make it at home. We enjoy a lot. And your dressing is amazing 😉

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      6. Kari@Loaves n Dishes

        June 24, 2014 at 8:40 am

        How awesome is it that your little guy loves healthy kale?! While I adore kale, for me a salad is only as good as its dressing, and this is one mighty fine dressing!

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      7. Millie l Add A Little

        June 24, 2014 at 1:13 am

        Mmmm looks so delciious!

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      8. Rachel

        June 23, 2014 at 2:00 pm

        Yummy! I love kale salads! I am growing kale for the first time this year. Any tips? Thanks!

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        • Dara

          June 30, 2014 at 8:03 am

          Thanks, Rachel! I wish I could give you all sorts of pearls of wisdom, but I feel as though we've just been lucky. My husband planted the kale in our raised bed, using organic soil. It gets full sun for a good portion of the day and we water regularly (it can get pretty hot here). Good luck with your kale!

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      9. Christine from Cook the Story

        June 23, 2014 at 8:42 am

        Your garden sounds awesome and your salad looks delicious!

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      10. KalynsKitchen

        June 23, 2014 at 8:35 am

        Having a serious case of garden envy here! And the salad sounds delicious.

        Reply
      11. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl

        June 23, 2014 at 6:36 am

        Love that you are growing kale in your backyard!!!!!

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      12. Ali | Gimme Some Oven

        June 23, 2014 at 6:31 am

        Your garden looks awesome! As does this salad. Love that gorgonzola! 🙂

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      13. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness

        June 23, 2014 at 4:24 am

        So the fact that he wanted to give some kale to his friends just made my heart melt. ADORBS!
        I need to eat more kale. I just always forget about it...I don't know since it's kinda everywhere. This is sounding like a good way to get into it! YUMMO! Pinned!

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