Parmesan Kale Salad With Lemon Dressing

Looking for more amazing summer salads? I’ve got you covered! This watermelon arugula salad, summer cobb salad, and triple berry kale salad are just a few of my many favorites. They have the most incredible flavor! You can find my complete list of salad recipes here.

Delicious Kale Salad Recipe

It has been hot, hot, hot in Utah and so I’ve been gravitating towards recipes that are fresh and cool. This amazing lemon parmesan kale salad has quickly become a favorite of mine! The fresh kale, garlic, shredded parmesan, crunchy pine nuts, and lemony dressing is a combination I can get behind. It’s everything you could want from a summer salad- it’s fresh, light, flavorful, and has the most amazing texture! Don’t get me wrong- I love a good caesar or wedge salad loaded with toppings and dressing, but sometimes simple is best! This amazing kale salad is just that. So simple, but filled with so much mouthwatering flavor. You only need a handful of simple ingredients to throw it together, (dressing included!) making it the perfect last-minute potluck addition. The nutty, zesty, and cheesy flavors of this salad will complement any dinner perfectly! You’ve got to try it out!

Ingredients Needed to Make Your Salad

This budget-friendly salad uses so many simple ingredients! You probably have most of them ready to go in your kitchen right now. Because this kale salad recipe is so simple, it’s great for customizing. You can mix and match toppings to your preference!

Kale Leaves: You’ll want these to be washed and chopped. I use baby kale because it has a more delicate flavor!Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor!Olive Oil: Helps all of the seasonings and flavors stick to the greens.Garlic: Minced garlic makes each bite of this kale salad perfectly savory.Kosher Salt: I like using kosher salt for salads because it doesn’t have the bitter aftertaste that table salt does.Cracked Black Pepper: Add to taste to enhance the overall flavor of your kale salad.Parmesan Cheese: Everything is better with parmesan! For the best flavor, try grating your own!Pine Nuts: I love adding these for the crunch. Pine nuts not your thing? No worries! You can use any kind of nut you want here!

How to Make the BEST Kale Salad

Perfect for all of you busy moms out there, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare this salad and dressing. It’s a quick and easy side dish to keep on repeat all summer!

Add Croutons: Croutons are a great way to add more crunch to your salad. They’ll absorb the delicious lemon dressing, too! Try making some from scratch with this recipe.Swap Dressing: Although I love the combination of lemon and garlic, some other fun dressings to try with this salad are honey mustard and Italian.More Mix-Ins: Try adding in other chopped nuts like pecans, cashews, or slivered almonds. Things like sunflower seeds or dried fruit are great too for added flavor and texture!Lemon Flavor: If you want more lemony goodness in your salad, try adding lemon zest to your dressing or toss it with your greens!