Description
A delightful and nutritious Kale Salad with zesty lemon and savory Parmesan, perfect as a side or light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Kale (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved, optional)
- 1 whole Avocado (diced, optional)
Instructions
- Wash the kale leaves under cold water, remove the stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer the chopped kale into a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the kale and massage it into the leaves for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and toss gently to combine.
- If using, fold in the cherry tomatoes and diced avocado gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve immediately or let sit for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
For best flavor, always use fresh lemon juice. Adjust the Parmesan cheese according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg