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Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad
This Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad combines curly kale with a light dressing of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. The kale leaves are massaged until tender and silky, yielding a salad with a pleasant texture complemented by the sharpness of Parmesan cheese and the crunch of croutons crushed into small pieces. It's a side dish that balances fresh greens with savory and tangy notes, making it a versatile addition to many meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
137 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups curly kale
- 2 TBSP lemon juice fresh
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp garlic fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper or to taste
- ½ cup croutons (homemade or store bought)
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- If starting with a bunch of curly kale, wash, dry, and remove leaves from stem.
- Finely chop kale leaves and add to a medium-large bowl.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients and drizzle a teeny bit (around 1/2 tsp) onto the kale leaves.
- Massage dressing into kale leaves until the leaves darken in color and become tender and silky.
- Toss with remaining dressing and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- P&C Tip: for a little bit of parm in every bite, I like to finely grate the parmesan cheese with a box grater and then roughly chop into smaller bits. Almost like sprinkles but of the cheesy variety, lol!
- Place croutons in a plastic bag or between two paper towels. Use the bottle of olive oil to crush into small panko-sized pieces to sprinkle over the kale salad. The result is a delightfully cripsy topping that is dusted over ever bite of lemon and parmesan kissed kale. Love it so! Enjoy right away while topping is still perfectly cripsy.
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Notes
- This recipe yields approximately four one-cup servings, appropriate as a side salad or side dish.
- Massaging the kale with dressing until tender enhances the texture and flavor of the salad.
- For a flavorful topping, crush croutons into small pieces and sprinkle over the salad just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and distribute it evenly for consistent flavor throughout.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
329mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
6742IU
(135%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6742IU | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.