Description
This Easy Kale Salad With Lemon Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Bursting with fresh flavors, this salad features massaged kale, crunchy pistachios, sweet golden raisins, and creamy parmesan cheese, all brought together with a zesty lemon dressing. In just 10 minutes, you can prepare a delightful meal that’s perfect for any occasion—whether as a light lunch or a refreshing side at dinner gatherings. Versatile and easy to customize, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals from its wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bunches dark leafy kale (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup pistachios or pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about the juice of 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add sliced kale to a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then massage the kale for about 1 minute until softened.
- Toss in pistachios or pumpkin seeds, golden raisins, grated parmesan cheese, and lemon zest; mix well.
- In a mason jar or small bowl, combine lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup or honey (to taste), salt, and pepper. Shake well or whisk until emulsified.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until coated evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg