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A bowl of fresh kale salad topped with lemon zest, shaved Parmesan cheese, and sliced almonds.

Kale Salad with Lemon and Parmesan

Southern cooking might be famous for fried chicken, biscuits, and gravy, but let me tell you, this Kale Salad with Lemon and Parmesan earns its place at the table. It’s bright, fresh, and full of flavor with just the right Southern twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large bunch kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup toasted almonds sliced or chopped
  • Lemon zest optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Wash the kale leaves and pat them dry. Remove the stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped kale in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, add the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk the mixture until everything blends together into a smooth dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the chopped kale. Use clean hands to gently massage the kale for 1 to 2 minutes. This softens the leaves and makes them easier to eat.
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and toasted almonds over the salad. Use a spoon or your hands to mix everything together well.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving dish. If you like, add a little lemon zest on top for extra flavor. Serve fresh and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 331IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg

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Keyword kale salad, lemon kale salad, parmesan kale
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