Made with Tuscan kale, fresh lemon, fresh garlic, olive oil, fresh Parmesan, and hemp hearts, this easy kale salad recipe is the best! It's healthy AND it's a kid favorite!
Remove the thick middle rib from the center of washed leaves of Tuscan kale
Cut kale into small pieces and place in a medium sized bowl
In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper together to make the dressing.
Pour dressing over the kale and toss well
Sprinkle the cheese and hemp hearts on the top of the salad and toss one last time
Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving (optional)
Notes
Removing the thick middle rib from each kale leaf, using fresh garlic and fresh squeezed lemon juice are the keys to making this salad taste amazing!Kitchen scissors work perfectly for slicing kale into small pieces.You can use either freshly grated or pre-grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.This salad can be made ahead of time. It can also be refrigerated to be consumed within three days.If you can't find Tuscan kale, you can substitute curly kale or even spinach!