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Lemony Parmesan Kale Salad

A refreshing and nutritious kale salad with a zesty lemon dressing and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 8 cups kale stems removed, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds optional

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. Toss the salad ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and sunflower seeds if using.
  3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a more robust flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes after dressing before serving.

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