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Parmesan Crunchy Kale Salad

Delicious Parmesan Crunchy Kale Salad Ready in Just 15 Minutes

This Parmesan Crunchy Kale Salad is a quick, flavorful dish that combines kale, Parmesan cheese, and crispy panko for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups kale finely chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs for toasting
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for massaging kale
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest and juice
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. In a dry frying pan add panko, a pinch of salt, and zest of 1 lemon. On low heat toast the panko until golden brown, continuously tossing for approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Remove kale leaves from the fibrous stalk and toss the stalks. Finely chop the leaves and add to a large bowl with 1 tbsp of olive oil and massage for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Parmesan cheese, the juice of 1 lemon, and a pinch of salt. Toss. Finish with bread crumbs and eat immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a variation, feel free to swap out kale for other greens like spinach or arugula. Add nuts for extra crunch or swap lemon with vinegar for a different twist.

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