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Lemony Parmesan Kale Salad

A refreshing and nutritious kale salad with a zesty lemon dressing and grated Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups kale stems removed, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
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 separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and sunflower seeds on top before serving.

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 to allow the kale to soften slightly.

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