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Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad

Fresh, flavorful, and totally tasty, this simple Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad is a breeze to toss together and ready in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 137
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups curly kale Fresh greens packed with nutrients.
  • 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice Adds a refreshing citrusy zing.
  • 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil Provides healthy fats and richness.
  • 1/4 tsp fresh minced garlic Infuses flavor into the dressing.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances all the flavors beautifully.
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper Adds a touch of heat and complexity.
  • 1/2 cup croutons For that delightful crunch.
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese The star ingredient that elevates this salad.

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: 1gCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 297mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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