Lemon Kale Salad with Garlic and Parmesan
Flavorful, easy and no massaging Lemon Kale Salad with toasted nuts and fresh Parmesan cheese is tossed in a lemon and garlic dressing and ready in only 15 minutes. This healthy kale parmesan salad pairs well with any dinner pasta dish, grilled protein, or holiday main. Or use it for a classic soup and salad lunch combo! However you pair it, this simple, fresh kale salad with lemon dressing will be your new favorite go-to side dish!
Servings: 6 servings (side dish)
Calories: 175kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nuts like almonds hazelnuts, brazil or macadamia, coarsely chopped
- 1 large bunch of kale 6 cups chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 large lemon 2 tbsp, juice of
- 1 small garlic clove grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove ribs from kale, rinse with cold water and spin in a salad spinner.
- Chop into thin stripes and add to a large salad bowl.
- Toast nuts in a skillet on medium heat until fragrant, stirring often. Transfer to a salad bowl.
- Add Parmesan cheese and toasted nuts to the salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk with a fork and pour over salad.
- Stir gently until well combined. Serve within a day.
Notes
Store: You can store salad leftovers for up to 36 hours without salad becoming soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g