Kale Recipes

These ultra healthy recipes with kale take the stress out of cooking with the trendy green. Ideal for soups, sides and salads, kale is as simple to prepare as it is delicious.

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    Copycat Sweet Kale Salad

    This copycat sweet kale salad is the homemade version of everyone's favorite packaged salad mix from the supermarket.

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    Stuffed Ham

    1 review

    With its green vegetable-swirled filling, stuffed ham is a local favorite in St. Mary’s County, Maryland.


    Sausage and Kale Soup

    34 reviews

    This is my family’s absolute favorite soup, and I can have it on the table in less than 45 minutes....


    Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

    24 reviews

    The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...


    Homey Chicken Noodle Soup

    8 reviews

    Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version with a healthy twist is a favorite at my...

    Sausage & Kale Lentil Stew

    9 reviews

    I made a pot of this awesome soup when visiting my sister and her family. Now, I'll bring it along...


    White Bean and Kale Soup

    White bean and kale soup uses simple ingredients to make a filling, savory soup that freezes well. It's good as...

    Lentil Salad

    This colorful lentil salad combines hearty lentils with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing for a satisfying, nutrient-packed dish. Perfect...


    What Is a Baked Salad? Plus Tips for How to Make Your Own

    Salads with baked vegetables are all the rage—especially this super healthy one with cabbage and kale


    Thai Meatball Soup

    7 reviews

    This son-approved, Thai-inspired soup—with meatballs, kale, carrots and creamy coconut milk—is warm deliciousness on a chilly day. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton...


    World’s Best Kale Salad

    2 reviews

    Instead of your average dinner salad, try a kale salad. I didn't like kale until I made this! —Kathryn Egly,...

    Air-Fryer Kale Chips

    Harvesttime means big bunches of kale from local farmers. These crunchy air-fryer kale chips are delicious, super healthy and easy...


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    35 Recipes with Kale That Are Big on Flavor

    These recipes with kale let the leafy green vegetable take center stage in creamy pastas, green smoothies, baked frittatas and...


    Thanksgiving Colcannon

    I discovered colcannon on St. Patrick's Day, as it is an Irish mashed potato dish. Months later I tweaked the...


    Butternut Squash and Kale Gratin

    3 reviews

    This casserole is packed with layers of flavor but uses only a few choice ingredients. It's easy to put together...


    Kale Pesto Pasta

    1 review

    This kale pesto pasta recipe brings all the flavor of pesto with the added nutrition of kale and fresh tomatoes....

    Kale Caesar Salad

    This kale Caesar salad recipe—hearty, fresh, creamy and bright—is filled with crunchy salad greens, freshly shaved Parmesan, croutons and a...


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    Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

    11 reviews

    Get a one-pan dinner on the table with this ground turkey sweet potato skillet, featuring smoky turkey, tender sweet potatoes...


    Kale Smoothie

    I enjoy drinking a kale smoothie for breakfast or as an after-school snack. The fruit and agave nectar give this...


    Fresh Thai Asparagus, Kale and Garlicky Mushrooms

    Hit the local farmers market and stock up! This quick, simple side dish is a perfect complement to any meal....


    Carolina Shrimp Soup

    4 reviews

    Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed...


    Turkey Sausage, Butternut Squash & Kale Soup

    Kale and butternut squash are two of my favorite fall veggies. This low-fat soup combines them. If you love sweet...


    Kale Ginger Smoothie

    3 reviews

    A splash of orange juice and a pinch of cayenne wake up this kale ginger smoothie with zingy flavor and...


    Bucatini with Sausage & Kale

    7 reviews

    I was short on time but wanted to make an elegant dinner for my husband and me. That night, we...


    Sweet Potato Kale Soup

    2 reviews

    If you're looking for a healthier dish with a difference, try this recipe from Tamar Holmes of San Diego, California....

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    Potato Kale Sausage Soup

    11 reviews

    When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney...


    Kale Quinoa Salad

    4 reviews

    Kale quinoa salad is a nutritious side dish and, conveniently, a salad you can make ahead of time. Zippy lemon...


    Baby Kale Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing

    1 review

    We pull a bunch of ingredients from our garden when we make this baby kale salad with zucchini and sweet...


    Rainbow Hash

    5 reviews

    To entice my family to eat outside their comfort zone, I use lots of color. This happy hash combines sweet...


    Kale Salad

    11 reviews

    I love making meals that wow everyone. The flavor and nutrition in this kale salad set it apart from other...


    Strawberry Kale Salad

    1 review

    This fresh, zingy salad is super easy and tastes just like the one I get at Culver's! The sliced strawberries...