Lemon, Walnut & Kale Salad

Servings: 2

Packed with antioxidants, this salad will have your dinner guests singing your praises. Kale is a popular superfood, boasting vitamins C, A, and K, all while lowering cholesterol, preserving eyesight, and fighting age-related diseases. Here it is topped with crunchy walnuts, savory Parmesan, and bright lemon zest, making this no ordinary salad.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 large lemon
Zest of 1 large lemon
1 small garlic clove, grated
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
6 cups large kale leaves, destemmed and torn
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup grated rennet-free Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Add the kale, walnuts, and Parmesan, tossing to combine. Serve and enjoy!

NUTRITION • per one serving • 

Calories 350 —
Total Fat 31 g 40%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3 g —
Monounsaturated Fat 4.8 g —
Trans Fat 0.1 g —
Cholesterol 10 mg 3%
Sodium 890 mg 39%
Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4 g 14%
Total Sugars 30 g —
Protein 9 g 18%
Vitamin A 863 mcg 60%
Vitamin C 7 mcg 8%
Vitamin D 0.8 mcg —
Potassium 479 mg 10%
Calcium 208 mg 10%
Iron 1.76 mg 10%

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Intermittent Fasting and the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook here