Description
A simple and refreshing kale salad made with fresh lemon juice, garlic-infused olive oil, and shaved parmesan cheese. This light and nutritious salad is perfect as a flavorful side dish, featuring tender, massaged kale leaves that are easy to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Saute the garlic. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Saute the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside to cool the garlic-infused oil.
- Prepare the kale. Remove the leaves from the kale stems and roughly chop or tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces suitable for salad.
- Add ingredients and massage. Place the chopped kale in a large bowl. Pour in the cooled garlic-infused olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Gently massage the kale with your hands for 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves wilt and soften.
- Garnish and serve. Top the massaged kale salad with the shaved parmesan cheese. Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful side dish.
Notes
- This kale salad is a simple, light dish made with just a few fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- The massaging step is key to softening the kale, making it tender and pleasant to eat.
- It makes a great side salad with enough flavor to hold its own alongside main dishes.
- For best results, use fresh lemon juice and good-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Watch a video tutorial to see the massaging technique demonstrated for easy kale preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 141 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 128 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
