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Simple Kale Salad

Simple Kale Salad

Simple Kale Salad is a fresh and hearty dish featuring kale, Parmesan cheese, toasted almonds, and a zesty lemon balsamic dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

  • salad bowl

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Salad

  • 2 bunches kale washed (preferably Lacinato kale)
  • olive oil drizzle
  • kosher salt pinch
  • ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • cup toasted sliced almonds can use pine nuts or pepitas
  • cup dried cranberries can use golden raisins or dried currants

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • To make the dressing, in a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • First, remove the kale stems. Squeeze the top of the kale stem and slowly move your hand down the kale stem. The leafy part of the kale will come right off as you go down. Use a sharp knife to finely chop the kale.
  • Place the kale in a large bowl. Drizzle the kale with just a little bit of olive oil, you don't need a ton because you are adding a dressing. Sprinkle with a little kosher salt and massage with your clean fingers until the kale softens a bit.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the kale and toss well. Add the Parmesan cheese, nuts, and dried fruit. Toss again and serve.

Notes

This salad is perfect for lunch or as a side dish for any meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 432IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy salad, fresh salad, Healthy Salad, kale salad, Simple Kale Salad, Vegetarian Salad
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