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Simple Potato Kale Salad

20 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:7/18/19
Updated:12/7/21
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This easy recipe for Simple Potato Kale Salad is one of my favorite healthy meals or side dishes. The ingredients are straightforward: potatoes, kale, and olive oil – that’s it! Paleo, Whole30-compliant, and vegan friendly.

This easy recipe for Simple Potato Kale Salad is one of my favorite healthy meals or side dishes. The ingredients are straightforward: potatoes, kale, and olive oil – that’s it! Paleo, Whole30-compliant, and vegan friendly.

You know a recipe is worth sharing when you’ve made it so many times that you can cook it up just as easily as if you were brewing a cup of tea or pouring a glass of water. 

Say hello to this warm Potato Kale Salad. It’s a basic dish that comes together so fast. And it’s a recipe that has definitely taught me to respect kale, love kale, and most certainly, eat more kale. I’m in love with this simple meal and I can’t believe it, but I actually request kale for dinner now.

This simple 5 ingredient dish has totally changed my feelings toward kale.   Also, I should give credit where it’s due. Matthew is the chef behind this Potato Kale Salad. After continuously asking, he’s finally written out the recipe for me to share.

This easy recipe for Simple Potato Kale Salad is one of my favorite healthy meals or side dishes. The ingredients are straightforward: potatoes, kale, and olive oil – that’s it! Paleo, Whole30-compliant, and vegan friendly.

We have 12 heads of kale growing in the garden right now.  They are hearty plants so they last us through the entire year, from Summer to Winter. I love that I can stop by the garden, pick some kale and then head home to make this yummy meal!Kale from our Garden

How to make this Simple Potato Kale Salad

Start at the stove: Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.

Prep Veggies: Peel and cube the potatoes into bite size pieces. Remove stems from the kale and rip it into pieces. Rinse the kale and shake it dry.

Cook Potatoes and Kale: Add potatoes and kale to the skillet.  Season with salt and pepper.  While occasionally stirring so the potatoes don’t stick to the skillet, cook until potatoes are browned on both sides, about 10-15 minutes. The kale during this time will wilt down. Once a fork can easily slide through the potatoes, the dish is done.  

Enjoy! Serve hot.

Why this Potato Kale Salad is so good

  • The ingredients are simple. Potatoes, kale, olive oil, salt & pepper. That’s it.
  • This warm salad works great as a side dish or throw it next to a small serving of pasta and call it dinner (that’s what we do).  
  • Not only is this potato kale meal delicious and easy, but it makes you feel like an all-star afterwards because you just ate a healthy meal and you loved it!
  • This salad is for everyone! It’s paleo, Whole30-compliant, and vegan friendly.
  • Simply put, it’s the best warm, simple potato kale salad out there.

This easy recipe for Simple Potato Kale Salad is one of my favorite healthy meals or side dishes. The ingredients are straightforward: potatoes, kale, and olive oil – that’s it! Paleo, Whole30-compliant, and vegan friendly.

Possible Potato Kale Salad Variations

Make this salad your own by using your favorite ingredients or what you happen to have on-hand!

  • Protein: For a more filling meal, you can add chicken, shrimp, or any other protein to the salad. Oh and bacon would be so good too! To keep it vegetarian, serve over a bed of noodles or lentils.        
  • Potatoes:I like using Idaho potatoes, but you can certainly change things up with sweet potatoes or red potatoes.
  • Seasoning: This salad is truly delicious with just the salt & pepper, but feel free to experiment with different flavors and add any favorite seasoning. Basil, oregano, or thyme would be great choices. You can even add fresh herbs like rosemary, parsley or sage.
  • Other ingredients:If you have other ingredients that need to be used, feel free to add them in. Chopped onion, bell pepper, carrots, or really any veggie would mix in really well.

If you are looking for kale recipes, try these:

Kale Bean Soup

Kale Salad

Kale Crackers

Kale Potato Stuffing

Kale Meatball Sub

This easy recipe for Simple Potato Kale Salad is one of my favorite healthy meals or side dishes. The ingredients are straightforward: potatoes, kale, and olive oil – that’s it! Paleo, Whole30-compliant, and vegan friendly.

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This easy recipe for Simple Potato Kale Salad is one of my favorite healthy meals or side dishes. The ingredients are straightforward: potatoes, kale, and olive oil – that’s it! It’s paleo, Whole30-compliant, and vegan friendly.
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 medium size Idaho potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 6 cups loose kale stems removed, rinsed and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Once oil is heated up, add potatoes and kale. Stir. Add salt and pepper to taste, continue to stir.
  • While occasionally stirring so the potatoes don't stick to the skillet, cook until potatoes are browned on both sides, about 10-15 minutes. The kale during this time will wilt down. Once a fork can easily slide through the potatoes, the dish is done.
  • Serve warm, enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 250kcal (13%)
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Keyword: Potato Kale Salad
Vegetarian Fall, Summer
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

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  1. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    January 20, 2016 at 11:52 am

    My favorite way to use kale is to chop it into pieces then fold it into soup, and let it cook 10 minutes or so. It adds awesome color and flavor. I think my next favorite way to use it will be this dish! Really inspired — thanks.

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  2. Monica says

    January 19, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    Love this simple pairing! I must try soon.

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  3. Ashley says

    January 19, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    haha my husband and I were just debating kale chips yesterday!!

    I love how simple this recipe is!!

    Reply
  4. Norma Chang says

    January 19, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    Thank you Matthew for a simple and delicious kale recipe. I would enjoy it as a meal, as is, no noodles needed. Love kale.

    Reply
  5. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    January 19, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    Send me allllllllll the kale please Pamela. ๐Ÿ™‚ I love the stuff, and not just because it’s hipster and cool to do so. I legit think it is tasty, especially kale chips #yummmmm Heading over to check out your 10 recipes now.

    Reply
  6. Nerissa says

    January 19, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    I grew up eating stumpot, a Dutch or German dish where potatoes are mashed with the cooked kale and served with cooked sausage. We like to add vinegar or mustard and sweet sliced pickles as garnish. So yum!

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  7. sippitysup says

    January 19, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    In So Cal January is prime kale season. Pairing it with potatoes makes them hearty enough for the rainstorm (I hope) is coming later this evening. GREG

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  8. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    January 19, 2016 at 7:11 am

    Haha never trust someone that says they prefer a kale smoothie to a chocolate milkshake. I think that is a life lesson everyone should know!

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    • Pamela says

      January 19, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Haha, glad you agree Dannii!

      Reply
  9. Sues says

    January 18, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Yum!! I can honestly say that I really, really love kale, but I can’t even really explain why. I would literally be happy eating out of a bag plain… But I also would neverrrr turn down a chocolate milkshake. So, please trust me ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Pamela says

      January 19, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Out of the bag…. too cute! Wish you lived next door so I could supply you bags full for snacking!

      Reply

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