Description
A fresh and zesty Lemon Parm Kale Salad with crisp, tender kale leaves, bright lemon juice, and a savory Parmesan finish. This healthy and flavorful salad is perfect as a side dish or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 large bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: toasted pine nuts or croutons for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry kale. Remove stems and chop leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place kale in a large salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over kale and massage leaves gently for 2–3 minutes to soften.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the dressed kale and toss to combine.
- Optional: top with toasted pine nuts or croutons for added crunch.
- Serve immediately or let sit 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of honey. This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day; toss again before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: kale salad, lemon parmesan salad, healthy salad, massaged kale