Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
A refreshing and vibrant kale salad with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect as a healthy side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
Salad Components
- 1 bunch kale tough stems removed, leaves finely chopped
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 0.33 cup parmesan cheese shaved
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the kale mixture. Toss well to coat all the ingredients.
- Let the salad sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the kale to soften slightly. Before serving, toss again and top with shaved parmesan cheese.
Notes
This kale salad is best served fresh. You can also add other ingredients like toasted nuts, dried cranberries, or avocado.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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