Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad
This salad is simple to whip up and tastes amazing. It's a great salad that pairs well with any meal. Give it a try!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups curly kale
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ½ cup seasoned croutons optional; homemade or store bought
Instructions
- If starting with a bunch of curly kale, wash, dry, and remove leaves from stem. Finely chop the kale leaves and add to a medium bowl. Set aside.4 cups curly kale
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a large glass measuring cup. Drizzle a forth of the dressing onto the kale leaves.2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, ¼ tsp minced garlic, ¼ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp black pepper
- Massage the dressing into the kale leaves using your hands. Do this until the leaves darken in color and become tender and silky.
- Pour the remaining dressing onto the kale and toss. Top the salad with freshly grated parmesan cheese.¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Place the croutons on a cutting board and crush using a rolling pin or meat tenderizer. Sprinkle the crushed croutons on top of the salad. Enjoy.½ cup seasoned croutons
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.1mg