Kale Salad with Pine Nuts Currants Parmesan
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Kale Salad with Pine Nuts, Currants, and Parmesan—a perfect balance of bold flavors and contrasting textures. Tender ribbons of kale are massaged with a zesty dressing of fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and garlic, softening the greens and enhancing their natural flavor. Sweet bursts of chewy currants pair beautifully with the crunch of toasted pine nuts, while shavings of Parmesan cheese add a savory, nutty depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal side dish or light main course. Serve fresh or let the flavors mingle for a more deliciously complex bite—perfect for entertaining or meal prepping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Kale (Tuscan or curly)
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 cup Currants (dried)
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts (toasted)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)
Instructions
Rinse the kale thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Remove the tough stems from the kale and discard. Stack the leaves, roll them tightly, and slice thinly to create ribbons. Place the sliced kale in a large salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the kale. Use your hands to massage the dressing into the kale for 2-3 minutes. This will tenderize the kale and reduce its bitterness.
Add the currants, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the kale. Toss until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.0 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2171 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.2 g | ||
| Protein | 50.8 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1559 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3615 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
