Lemony Kale Salad Recipe

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Lemony Kale Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 cups torn kale leaves
  • 2 cups torn swiss chard leaves
  • 4 tsp unsalted pumpkinseed kernels
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (about 2)

Directions:

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add kale and chard; toss. Let stand 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add kernels; cook 5 minutes or until brown, stirring frequently. Add kernels, onions, and cheese to greens; toss.
  3. Variation 1. Spicy Soy: Combine 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon chili garlic sauce in a bowl. Add 4 cups torn kale, 2 cups torn Savoy cabbage leaves, 1 cup shredded carrot, 1 cup sliced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup sliced radish, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; toss. Let stand 8 minutes. Serves 6 (serving size: 1 cup) Calories 60; Fat 2g (sat 0.3g); Sodium 136mg
  4. Variation 2. Greek-Style: Combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add 4 cups torn kale and 2 cups torn Swiss chard; toss. Let stand 10 minutes. Add 1 cup chopped English cucumber, 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, and 10 ­kalamata olives, pitted and quartered. Toss. Serves 6 (serving size: 1 cup) Calories 79; Fat 5.3g (sat 1.3g); Sodium 200mg
  5. Variation 3. Apple-Walnut: Combine 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon walnut oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add 4 cups torn kale and 2 cups torn Swiss chard; toss. Let stand 10 minutes. Add 1 cup sliced Granny Smith apple, 1/2 cup sliced celery, 1/4 cup sliced red onion, 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese, and 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts; toss. Serves 6 (serving size: 1 cup) Calories 94; Fat 5.6g (sat 1.3g); Sodium 278mg
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 253.06 Kcal (1060 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.37g 39%
Cholesterol 28.35mg 9%
Sodium 1043.37mg 43%
Potassium 59.24mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.12g 1%
Sugars 2.58g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.64g 3%
Protein 5.96g 12%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 242.1mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 320.41 Kcal (1341 kJ)
Calories from fat 289.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.13g 39%
Cholesterol 35.9mg 9%
Sodium 1321.06mg 43%
Potassium 75mg 1%
Total Carbs 5.21g 1%
Sugars 3.27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 3%
Protein 7.55g 12%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 14%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 306.5mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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