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Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad

A fresh and tangy kale salad topped with Parmesan and crunchy croutons, perfect for a quick healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Kale
  • 4 cups curly kale washed, dried, leaves removed from stem
  • 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp fresh minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 cup croutons homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Wash, dry, and remove kale leaves from stems, then chop finely.
  2. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to make dressing. Drizzle over kale.
  3. Massage dressing into kale until tender and darkened.
  4. Toss with croutons and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra cheesy flavor, finely grate Parmesan and chop into small bits for sprinkling.