Kale Salad with Lemon
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Kale Salad with Lemon is a refreshing dish made from fresh kale leaves dressed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This salad is not only low in calories but also packs a nutritional punch with a good source of calcium.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP.
Popular Home Recipes for Kale Salad with Lemon
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Kale Salad with Lemon shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
This Kale Salad with Lemon is a refreshing and nutritious dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner side that bursts with zesty lemon flavor.
Ingredients
- •1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- •1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- •1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- •1 tsp honey
- •1 clove garlic, minced
- •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- •1/4 tsp salt
- •1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- 2Add the chopped kale to the bowl and massage the dressing into the leaves for about 3 minutes until the kale softens.
- 3Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and toasted sunflower seeds.
- 4Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Chef Tips
- For added crunch, include sliced almonds.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.