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Parmesan Crunchy Kale Salad

Delicious Parmesan Crunchy Kale Salad with Homemade Croutons

This Parmesan Crunchy Kale Salad combines fresh kale, crispy croutons, and a zesty dressing for a delightful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 whole lemon juice
  • 1 whole orange juice
  • 1 whole shallot minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Croutons
  • 6–8 slices French bread or baguette
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
Salad
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5–6 cups fresh kale very finely chopped

Equipment

  • jar for dressing
  • baking sheet
  • food processor

Method
 

Make Dressing
  1. For the dressing, place all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to mix. Taste and adjust as desired.
Prepare Croutons
  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. For the breadcrumbs, place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the oven when dry and crusty, then let cool.
  2. Break into pieces and place in a food processor. Pulse until crumbs form. Toss breadcrumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Combine Salad
  1. For the salad, toss the kale, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and dressing together. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add roasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch and protein. This salad is best served fresh, so keep the dressing separate until just before serving if storing leftovers.

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