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Simplest Kale Salad

4.6

(19)

A white bowl filled with a massaged kale salad tossed with Parmesan.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

Memorize the recipe for this classic, cheesy kale salad and make it your go-to side for any family dinner.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 bunches curly kale (about 1 lb.), rinsed, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn into 1"–1 1/2" pieces
2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), plus more for serving

Preparation

  1. Whisk oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt in a large bowl. Add kale and toss to coat. Massage with your hands until leaves are shiny and dark green. Toss in Parmesan. Transfer salad to a platter. Top with more Parmesan before serving.

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