Massaged Kale with Garlic and Lemon

This salad uses massaged kale, which makes the kale less bitter, along with garlic, lemon and parmesan cheese for a fun and different salad. 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely minced
1 bunch of green curly or lacinato kale, washed, stemmed, and cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded (optional)
1/4 cup roasted nuts of choice, chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions: 

1. In a small bowl, combine crushed/minced garlic and lemon juice. Set aside. 
2. In a large bowl, add kale, and cover with olive oil. Using your clean hands, massage the oil into the kale until the leaves soften and turn a darker green, about 1-2 minutes. 
3. Pour lemon and garlic mixture over kale, toss to coat. 
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Top salad with parmesan cheese and roasted nuts, if desired. 

Nutrition Information / Servings (4) / Amount Per Serving (1 cup): 

Calories 128, Total Fat 10.8 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 0.0 mg, Sodium 171.5 mg, Total Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.1 g