12 Kale Salads that Prove Kale is Here to Stay

We see you; stop rolling your eyes. Kale salads?! So 2011. We know.

But then lunch comes around, and we know you're thinking: a kale salad would be pretty good right now. Or: hmm, I could really use a kale salad. Or: alright, fine; I really, actually, truly, with all of my heart, need a kale salad.

It's Winter 2014, and guess what? We're still eating kale salads. Every day. And you should, too -- because they're good. They're the rare type of salad that stands up well to being dressed ahead, yet are still dainty enough to eat in the raw. You can make them virtuous; you can put three kinds of cheese on them. So try one for lunch today, or as your antidote to holiday festivities. Kale might not be the new ramen burger, but guess what? You'll probably want some afterwards.

Northern Spy's Kale Salad by Genius Recipes

Kale, Cabbage, and Brussels Sprout Chopped Salad by Kenzi Wilbur

Caesar-Style Kale Salad with Roasted Onions and Ricotta Salata by cookinginvictoria

Kale and Anchovy Salad by Amanda Hesser

Raw Kale Salad with Lentils and Sweet Apricot Vinaigrette by Gena Hamshaw

Kale Salad with Apples and Hazelnuts by Amanda Hesser

Roasted Grape and Butternut Squash Salad with Kale and Parmesan by Elizabeth Stark

Farro with Roasted Sweet Potato, Kale, and Pomegranate Seeds by Ann S

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon, Meyer Lemon, and Tart Dried Cherries by Elizabeth Stark

Kale Tabbouleh by lisina

Triple Surprise Kale Salad by QueenSashy

Hearty Kale Salad with Kabocha Squash, Pomegranate Seeds, and Toasted Hazelnuts by Gena Hamshaw