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Kale Salad

This easy kale salad comes together in less than 10 minutes with simple ingredients. It makes for a great side salad or can be topped with protein for full meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch raw curly green kale or lacinto kale washed, de-stemmed and dried
  • ½ cup roasted and salted almonds roughly chopped
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. De-stem, chop and wash your kale. Use a salad spinner to dry it or dry it with paper towels or kitchen towels.
  2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, dijon, hone (or maple syrup), salt and pepper.
  3. Add your chopped and dry kale to the bowl with the dressing and using your hands massage the kale with the dressing.
  4. Top with parmesan cheese and chopped almonds and serve!

Notes

  • balsamic vinaigrette
  • apple cider vinaigrette
  • red wine vinaigrette
  • Switch up the dressing: I love the simple lemon dressing, but feel free to use your favorite dressing. Some other ideas are: balsamic vinaigrette, apple cider vinaigrette and red wine vinaigrette.
  • Storage: Leftover kale salad should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Just a note that the almonds will get softer as they sit with the dressing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 recipe Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Sodium 278mg (12%) Potassium 676mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 recipe
Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Potassium 676mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.