Description
Fresh, bright, and perfect for a barbecue or light lunch. This zesty kale salad is surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
Units
- 2 bunches kale, chopped and ribs removed
- 1 cups (237 ml) plus a few pinches parmesan cheese
- 1 cups (237 ml) croutons
- 3 lemons Juice
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and dry kale, remove ribs, and cut into 1/4 inch strips.
- In a large bowl, mix together kale, lemon, walnuts, croutons, and parmesan cheese.
- Squeeze lemons over the salad.
- Drizzle olive oil and mix.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Massage the kale with a pinch of salt for 2 minutes before adding other ingredients to soften it and enhance flavor.
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-grated.
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; the kale will soften slightly over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 15