This is the very BEST kale salad dressing recipe ever. I know that is a big claim, but I’ve been told it so many times and by so many people that it must be true. The honey helps balance kale’s bitterness, and the two vinegars (apple cider and balsamic) create an irresistible flavor.

Kale salad dressing in a jar - 1 A glass bowl with kale, roasted beets, walnuts, and feta cheese, with a flavorful kale salad dressing being poured on top. - 2

I’ve been told more times than I can count that this is the best kale salad dressing ever. Back when I ran an underground restaurant, this was the dressing I used whenever kale salad was on the menu—and every single time, people raved about it. Even guests who swore they didn’t like kale changed their minds after one bite. If you’ve been on the fence about kale, this dressing might just be the thing that wins you over.

What makes it so good is how it balances kale’s natural bitterness. A little honey works wonders, softening those sharp edges and making everything taste just right. I use two kinds of vinegar—apple cider and balsamic—to create depth and complexity, and slowly whisk in the oil so the dressing turns creamy and emulsified. And honestly, I don’t just think it’s the best because it’s mine—I think it’s the best because I’ve been told so again and again, and those rave reviews are hard to ignore.

Try it on my Roasted Beet and Kale Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts (pictured above)

Watch how easy it is to make this kale salad dressing

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Ingredients

  • ▢ ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ▢ ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ▢ ¼ cup honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ▢ 2 cloves garlic (grated on a Microplane or very finely minced)
  • ▢ A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients into a 2-cup mason jar. ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic, A pinch of sea salt
  • Shake well until the ingredients are mixed together and the dressing is creamy.

Last step:

  • After you make this recipe, take a picture with your phone and share it in the comments section below. I love seeing it when you make my recipes!

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Video

Notes

Nutrition

We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .

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  • Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing
  • Lemon Tahini Dressing
  • Best Green Goddess Salad Dressing
  • Creamy Sunflower Seed Salad Dressing
  • Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
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BEST Kale Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup honey , use maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic , grated on a Microplane or very finely minced
  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients into a 2-cup mason jar. ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic, A pinch of sea salt
  • Shake well until the ingredients are mixed together and the dressing is creamy.

Last step:

  • After you make this recipe, take a picture with your phone and share it in the comments section below. I love seeing it when you make my recipes!

Notes

https://www.theendlessmeal.com/best-kale-salad-dressing/

This is the very BEST kale salad dressing recipe ever. I know that is a big claim, but I’ve been told it so many times and by so many people that it must be true. The honey helps balance kale’s bitterness, and the two vinegars (apple cider and balsamic) create an irresistible flavor.

Kale salad dressing in a jar - 7 A glass bowl with kale, roasted beets, walnuts, and feta cheese, with a flavorful kale salad dressing being poured on top. - 8

I’ve been told more times than I can count that this is the best kale salad dressing ever. Back when I ran an underground restaurant, this was the dressing I used whenever kale salad was on the menu—and every single time, people raved about it. Even guests who swore they didn’t like kale changed their minds after one bite. If you’ve been on the fence about kale, this dressing might just be the thing that wins you over.

What makes it so good is how it balances kale’s natural bitterness. A little honey works wonders, softening those sharp edges and making everything taste just right. I use two kinds of vinegar—apple cider and balsamic—to create depth and complexity, and slowly whisk in the oil so the dressing turns creamy and emulsified. And honestly, I don’t just think it’s the best because it’s mine—I think it’s the best because I’ve been told so again and again, and those rave reviews are hard to ignore.

Try it on my Roasted Beet and Kale Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts (pictured above)

Watch how easy it is to make this kale salad dressing

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BEST Kale Salad Dressing Recipe

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Ingredients

  • ▢ ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ▢ ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ▢ ¼ cup honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ▢ 2 cloves garlic (grated on a Microplane or very finely minced)
  • ▢ A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients into a 2-cup mason jar. ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic, A pinch of sea salt
  • Shake well until the ingredients are mixed together and the dressing is creamy.

Last step:

  • After you make this recipe, take a picture with your phone and share it in the comments section below. I love seeing it when you make my recipes!

Equipment

Video

Notes

Nutrition

We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .

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Did you make this?

We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !

More salad dressing recipes for kale

  • Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing
  • Lemon Tahini Dressing
  • Best Green Goddess Salad Dressing
  • Creamy Sunflower Seed Salad Dressing
  • Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

This is the very BEST kale salad dressing recipe ever. I know that is a big claim, but I’ve been told it so many times and by so many people that it must be true. The honey helps balance kale’s bitterness, and the two vinegars (apple cider and balsamic) create an irresistible flavor.

Kale salad dressing in a jar - 12 A glass bowl with kale, roasted beets, walnuts, and feta cheese, with a flavorful kale salad dressing being poured on top. - 13

I’ve been told more times than I can count that this is the best kale salad dressing ever. Back when I ran an underground restaurant, this was the dressing I used whenever kale salad was on the menu—and every single time, people raved about it. Even guests who swore they didn’t like kale changed their minds after one bite. If you’ve been on the fence about kale, this dressing might just be the thing that wins you over.

What makes it so good is how it balances kale’s natural bitterness. A little honey works wonders, softening those sharp edges and making everything taste just right. I use two kinds of vinegar—apple cider and balsamic—to create depth and complexity, and slowly whisk in the oil so the dressing turns creamy and emulsified. And honestly, I don’t just think it’s the best because it’s mine—I think it’s the best because I’ve been told so again and again, and those rave reviews are hard to ignore.

Try it on my Roasted Beet and Kale Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts (pictured above)

Watch how easy it is to make this kale salad dressing

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BEST Kale Salad Dressing Recipe

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Ingredients

  • ▢ ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ▢ ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ▢ ¼ cup honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ▢ 2 cloves garlic (grated on a Microplane or very finely minced)
  • ▢ A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients into a 2-cup mason jar. ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic, A pinch of sea salt
  • Shake well until the ingredients are mixed together and the dressing is creamy.

Last step:

  • After you make this recipe, take a picture with your phone and share it in the comments section below. I love seeing it when you make my recipes!

Equipment

Video

Notes

Nutrition

We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .

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Did you make this?

We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !

More salad dressing recipes for kale

  • Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing
  • Lemon Tahini Dressing
  • Best Green Goddess Salad Dressing
  • Creamy Sunflower Seed Salad Dressing
  • Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

This is the very BEST kale salad dressing recipe ever. I know that is a big claim, but I’ve been told it so many times and by so many people that it must be true. The honey helps balance kale’s bitterness, and the two vinegars (apple cider and balsamic) create an irresistible flavor.

Kale salad dressing in a jar - 17 A glass bowl with kale, roasted beets, walnuts, and feta cheese, with a flavorful kale salad dressing being poured on top. - 18

I’ve been told more times than I can count that this is the best kale salad dressing ever. Back when I ran an underground restaurant, this was the dressing I used whenever kale salad was on the menu—and every single time, people raved about it. Even guests who swore they didn’t like kale changed their minds after one bite. If you’ve been on the fence about kale, this dressing might just be the thing that wins you over.

What makes it so good is how it balances kale’s natural bitterness. A little honey works wonders, softening those sharp edges and making everything taste just right. I use two kinds of vinegar—apple cider and balsamic—to create depth and complexity, and slowly whisk in the oil so the dressing turns creamy and emulsified. And honestly, I don’t just think it’s the best because it’s mine—I think it’s the best because I’ve been told so again and again, and those rave reviews are hard to ignore.

Try it on my Roasted Beet and Kale Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts (pictured above)

Watch how easy it is to make this kale salad dressing

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BEST Kale Salad Dressing Recipe

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BEST Kale Salad Dressing - 20

Ingredients

  • ▢ ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ▢ ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ▢ ¼ cup honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ▢ 2 cloves garlic (grated on a Microplane or very finely minced)
  • ▢ A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients into a 2-cup mason jar. ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic, A pinch of sea salt
  • Shake well until the ingredients are mixed together and the dressing is creamy.

Last step:

  • After you make this recipe, take a picture with your phone and share it in the comments section below. I love seeing it when you make my recipes!

Equipment

Video

Notes

Nutrition

We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .

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Did you make this?

We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !

More salad dressing recipes for kale

  • Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing
  • Lemon Tahini Dressing
  • Best Green Goddess Salad Dressing
  • Creamy Sunflower Seed Salad Dressing
  • Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette