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Lemon Parm Kale Salad

Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad

A vibrant and flavorful Lemon Parm Kale Salad that makes for a refreshing side dish, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 137
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups curly kale washed and dried
  • 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp fresh minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup croutons crushed
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • container for storage

Method
 

  1. If starting with a bunch of curly kale, wash, dry, and remove leaves from stem.
  2. Finely chop kale leaves and add to a medium-large bowl.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients and drizzle a teeny bit (around 1/2 tsp) onto the kale leaves.
  4. Massage dressing into kale leaves until the leaves darken in color and become tender and silky.
  5. Toss with remaining dressing and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  6. 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.
  7. Enjoy right away while topping is still perfectly crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSodium: 297mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to customize your salad with additional ingredients like almonds, roasted chickpeas, or avocado. Store leftovers in an airtight container and use within two days for the best flavor and texture.

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