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Lemony Parmesan Kale Salad

A refreshing and nutritious kale salad with a zesty lemon dressing and topped with Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups kale, chopped stems removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 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 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and sunflower seeds if using.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

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

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