Description
A refreshing and zesty Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad that is simple to make yet bursting with flavor. The combination of fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and Parmesan cheese creates a delightful dressing for the curly kale, while homemade croutons add a satisfying crunch to every bite.
Ingredients
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Curly Kale:
- 4 cups curly kale
Dressing:
- 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp fresh minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup croutons (homemade or store bought)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Kale: Wash, dry, and remove leaves from stem.
- Chop Kale: Finely chop kale leaves and add to a medium-large bowl.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle a bit onto the kale leaves.
- Massage Kale: Massage dressing into kale leaves until tender and silky.
- Final Touches: Toss kale with remaining dressing and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Add Toppings: Crush croutons and sprinkle over the salad along with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispiness of the crouton topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
Keywords: Kale Salad, Lemon Parmesan, Healthy Salad, Easy Recipe
