With Cannellini Beans
Try this fresh, light and satisfying lemon parmesan kale salad. It is so simple to make, yet so delicious! This recipe makes 1 serving, but can be easily scaled to call for multiple servings.
Ingredients
2 cups thinly chopped Tuscan kale
1/2 cup rinsed and dried canned/jarred cannellini beans
1/8 cup freshly grated parmesan
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Fresh lemon zest, garlic powder, sea salt & pepper to season
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper. Set aside.
Thinly chop kale.
Rinse cannellini beans and dry well.
In a mixing bowl, add kale, cannellini beans and freshly grated parmesan. Pour over your dressing and toss.
Top with more freshly grated parmesan and some fresh lemon zest.
Enjoy <3
Health Benefits
Cannellini beans contain good amounts of fiber and protein. They are also plentiful in valuable nutrients such as calcium and iron.
Extra virgin olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats, helping to lower LDL cholesterol.
Fresh lemon juice is a great source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that protects against cell damage.
High quality parmesan is a great source of calcium and protein.
Organic kale is rich in a variety of nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, folate, fiber, calcium and antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.
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