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A large bowl of the lemony garlic parmesan kale salad, with two forks sticking out of the bowl. Smaller bowls with the separate ingredients can be seen in the background.
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Lemony Parmesan Kale Salad

Your new favorite summer salad has just arrived. My Lemony Parmesan Kale Salad is a bright, vibrant salad that tastes so delicious, you'll actually forget that it's healthy. ;) This salad also happens to be gluten-free, grain-free, and uses only 8 simple and easy and ingredients, so it's perfect to whip up any time!
Course Salad
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Keyword gluten-free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 152kcal
Author Nicole Modic

Ingredients

  • 2 Bunches Curly Kale
  • 1 Cup Croutons
  • ½ Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Lemon Juice
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Start by preparing the kale; remove and discard the stems, then wash the leaves thoroughly with water and place in a bowl.
  • Next, add about 1 teaspoon of sea salt to the kale and use your hands to massage the salt into the kale, until it begins to soften. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
  • Next, chop or crush your croutons finely and add them to the bowl.
  • The, prepare the dressing, by mixing together the remaining ingredients (the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper) in a small bowl until they're fully combined.
  • Pour the dressing on top of the salad, along with the grated parmesan cheese, and toss to fully combine.
  • Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4395IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1mg
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