Get your daily dose of greens with this delicious Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, it's an easy, healthy addition to any lunch or dinner.
8 ounceskalefibrous stems (in the middle of the leaf) removed
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
½cupslivered almonds
For the dressing:
2tablespoonsfresh squeezed lemon juice
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
½teaspoongarlicgrated
1teaspoonDijon mustard
⅛teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Remove the fibrous stems from the kale leaves, leaving just the greens.
8 ounces kale
Place the leaves on top of each other and massage with your hands (like you are kneading bread) for about three to five minutes. It may sound strange but it gets rid of the notorious bitterness.
Break or cut the kale into bite size pieces.
For the dressing, add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until combined.
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Place the kale into a large bowl and top with sliced almonds and Parmesan cheese.
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ½ cup slivered almonds
Pour some of the dressing over top and toss to combine. (using more or less as desired)
Notes
Add dried cranberries.Swap out the almonds for pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or roasted pecans. Add in any other favorite salad ingredients, if desired.