Description
A refreshing and flavorful kale salad with zesty lemon and savory Parmesan, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch Kale (Curly or Lacinato)
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (freshly cracked, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your kale: Rinse the kale leaves under cold water and pat dry. Remove the tough stems.
- Massage your greens: Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the leaves and gently rub them for about 2 minutes.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: Toss the massaged kale with the dressing until well coated.
- Finish with flourish: Top the salad with shaved Parmesan cheese and toss gently.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy fresh or keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can hold up for a few hours if needed. Experiment with variations like adding avocado or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: kale salad, lemon salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe, refreshing salad