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Lemony Parmesan Kale Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring kale, Parmesan cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

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, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

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

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