Description
Garlic Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad is a bright, fresh, easy recipe that turns sturdy greens into a flavorful side dish or light lunch. With tender kale, zesty lemon, savory garlic, and salty Parmesan, this quick salad is perfect for healthy snack ideas, easy lunch ideas, simple dinner ideas, and fresh food ideas you can make any day of the week.
Ingredients
4 cups chopped kale
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup croutons
2 tablespoons sliced almonds or sunflower seeds
Instructions
1. Wash the kale, dry it well, remove the stems, and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place the kale in a large bowl and pour the dressing over it.
4. Massage the kale with clean hands for 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves soften and darken slightly.
5. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss until evenly combined.
6. Top with croutons and sliced almonds or sunflower seeds.
7. Serve right away, or chill for 10 to 15 minutes before serving for even better flavor.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
Massage the kale well so the texture becomes tender and easier to eat.
Add the croutons just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: garlic lemon parmesan kale salad, kale salad, easy salad, healthy salad, quick lunch, easy side dish, lemon parmesan salad, fresh salad ideas