Description
A bright and comforting salad featuring massaged kale, lemon, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons, perfect for family meals and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- Tear the kale into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Remove tough ribs and wash the kale.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the kale and massage it into the leaves until well coated, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and toss to combine.
- Top with croutons and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftover dressed kale in an airtight container for up to two days. For a different texture, swap croutons with toasted nuts or add seasonal fruits like diced apples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg