Description
This Simple Kale Salad is a fresh and nutritious side dish featuring tender massaged kale leaves tossed with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese. Ready in just minutes, it combines bright, bold flavors and a satisfying texture that’s perfect for a healthy meal accompaniment.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 lemon (juiced, about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Saute the garlic: In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat and set the garlic-infused oil aside to cool.
- Prepare the kale: Remove the leaves from the tough stems. Roughly chop or tear the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Add ingredients and massage: Place the kale leaves in a large bowl. Pour the cooled garlic olive oil over the kale along with the lemon juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Using your hands, gently massage the kale for one to two minutes until the leaves begin to soften and wilt.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan cheese evenly over the massaged kale. Serve immediately as a vibrant and flavorful salad.
Notes
- This kale salad is simple, light, and packed with fresh ingredients, making it a great side dish.
- Massaging the kale softens its texture and mellows the flavor, making it more enjoyable to eat raw.
- The garlic-infused olive oil adds a subtle aromatic depth to the salad.
- Use freshly shaved Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and presentation.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, depending on your preference.
- Watch the accompanying kitchen video for a helpful demonstration of the preparation steps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 141 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 128 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
