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Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

Get your daily dose of greens with this delicious Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, it's an easy, healthy addition to any lunch or dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces kale fibrous stems (in the middle of the leaf) removed
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
For the dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Remove the fibrous stems from the kale leaves, leaving just the greens.
  2. Place the leaves on top of each other and massage with your hands (like you are kneading bread) for about three to five minutes. It may sound strange but it gets rid of the notorious bitterness.
  3. Break or cut the kale into bite size pieces.
  4. For the dressing, add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until combined.
  5. Place the kale into a large bowl and top with sliced almonds and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Pour some of the dressing over top and toss to combine. (using more or less as desired)

Notes

  • Add dried cranberries.
  • Swap out the almonds for pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or roasted pecans. 
  • Add in any other favorite salad ingredients, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 227mg (9%) Potassium 389mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 5770IU (115%) Vitamin C 71mg (79%) Calcium 259mg (26%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Potassium 389mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 5770IU 115%
Vitamin C 71mg 79%
Calcium 259mg 26%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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