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Simple Kale Salad
This kale salad is simple, light and made with just a few fresh ingredients. It's a great side salad with enough flavor to hold its own. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 141 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 lemon juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Saute the garlic. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and add the minced garlic. Saute the garlic over medium heat for about 30 seconds. Set the garlic infused oil aside to cool.
- Remove the kale leaves. Prepare the kale by removing the leaves from the stems and roughly chopping or tearing the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Add ingredients and massage. Place the kale in a large bowl. Add the cooled oil and garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Then gently massage the kale for a minute or two with your hands, or until the leaves start to wilt.
- Garnish. Top the kale salad off with freshly shaved parmesan and serve.
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Notes
- Kale is a pretty durable green. You can store this salad for up to 3 to 4 days in a sealed container in your fridge.
- When it comes to juicing lemons, my little stainless steel juicer can't be beat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
128mg
(5%)
Potassium
168mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3307IU
(66%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3307IU | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.