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Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring kale, lemon, and Parmesan cheese, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups kale, chopped stems removed
  • 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 Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated plus more for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.

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