Description
Elevate your meals with this vibrant Golden Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad, where earthy kale meets zesty lemon and umami-rich Parmesan cheese. This nutritious salad is not only a delicious way to include more greens in your diet, but it also brings a refreshing burst of flavor to any table. Perfect for lunches, picnics, or as a side dish, this easy-to-make salad will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups kale leaves, chopped (about 1 bunch)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup grated or shaved Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the kale leaves under cold water and remove tough stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the kale and massage the leaves for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the massaged kale and toss well.
- Add Parmesan cheese and mix gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss again.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg