Go Back
Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad Recipe

Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad

A refreshing and delightful salad with a perfect blend of lemon, parmesan, and crispy croutons.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 4 cups curly kale
  • 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

Equipment

  • Box Grater

Method
 

  1. If starting with a bunch of curly kale, wash, dry, and remove leaves from stem.
  2. Finely chop kale leaves and add to a medium-large bowl.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients and drizzle a teeny bit (around 1/2 tsp) onto the kale leaves.
  4. Massage dressing into kale leaves until the leaves darken in color and become tender and silky.
  5. Toss with remaining dressing and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  6. P&C Tip: for a little bit of parm in every bite, I like to finely grate the parmesan cheese with a box grater and then roughly chop into smaller bits.
  7. Place croutons in a plastic bag or between two paper towels. Use the bottle of olive oil to crush into small panko-sized pieces to sprinkle over the kale salad.
  8. Enjoy right away while topping is still perfectly crispy.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. This salad pairs perfectly with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.