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Lemon Parm Kale Salad

A viral kale salad recipe featuring tender massaged kale, a zesty lemon garlic dressing, and crunchy toasted garlic breadcrumbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 bunches Lacinato or Curly Kale stems removed, chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Garlic Breadcrumbs
  • 0.75 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small skillet
  • Whisk
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Wash kale, remove stems, and chop leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
  2. In a small skillet over medium heat, warm the butter/oil. Add panko and minced garlic. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, Dijon, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  4. Pour 3/4 of the dressing over the kale. Use clean hands to massage the kale for 2-3 minutes until it softens and turns dark green.
  5. Add the grated Parmesan and toasted breadcrumbs to the bowl.
  6. Toss well to combine. Add remaining dressing if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store breadcrumbs separately if meal prepping to keep them crunchy.