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Lemon Parm Kale Salad

Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad

This Lemon Parm Kale Salad features fresh kale, zesty lemon dressing, and crunchy almonds, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 332
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
Salad
  • 1 lb kale (about 2 large bunches)
  • 1 cup unsalted slivered almonds toasted
  • 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan (3 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup croutons slightly crushed

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Salad spinner
  • cutting board
  • whisk
  • large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic. Transfer to fridge while preparing remaining salad ingredients.
  2. Remove kale leaves from thick ribs and rinse under water. Dry well in a salad spinner.
  3. Transfer a few handfuls of kale to a cutting board, bunch together, and thinly slice.
  4. Transfer kale to a very large bowl. Add almonds, parmesan, and tomatoes.
  5. Whisk dressing again, then pour over salad. Toss well to evenly coat.
  6. Serve within a few hours and finish with croutons just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 10gFat: 29gSodium: 224mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Customize with different nuts or cheese to suit your taste.

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