Healthy Lemony Kale and Arugula Salad

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This Healthy Lemony Kale and Arugula Salad is so easy to make but loaded with flavor and texture. It is a great recipe to have on hand when you want the perfect side dish for any protein.

lemony kale and arugula salad on a white plate with gold forks on the side - the salad is topped with shaved parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts

This salad is a go-to for me when I need something quick and delicious. The flavors go well with just about any protein. I make the dressing right in the bottom of a large bowl and then toss the greens in it. It makes for super easy cleanup at the end of the night!

The toasted pine nuts give a really lovely texture and buttery flavor to the salad. It is super easy to toast them too. Just heat a skillet over low heat and add the pine nuts straight into the pan (no oil is needed). The natural oils from the pine nuts will release and help them toast. Just keep and eye on them and stir around occasionally until they are a beautiful golden color, then remove from pan. It takes about 5 minutes in total.

kale and arugula salad on a white plate with a side of grilled chicken thighs and lemon slices

Proteins to Serve with Lemony Kale and Arugula Salad:

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Healthy Lemony Kale and Arugula Salad

Sara
This Healthy Lemony Kale and Arugula Salad is so easy to make but loaded with flavor and texture. It is a great recipe to have on hand when you want the perfect side dish for any protein. 
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbls Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbls Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tbls Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 cups Baby Kale
  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
  • 1/4 cup Shaved Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Heat a small skillet over low heat and add in the pine nuts. Stir around occasionally until pine nuts are golden brown (about 5 minutes total) and remove from pan
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, salt and pepper and whisk to combine
    Add the greens into the bowl and toss with the dressing
  • Top the salad with toasted pine nuts and shaved parmesan before serving

Notes

Nutrition facts are auto-calculated and can vary based on ingredients and brands used
WW SmartPoints are based on the Blue Plan and are calculated in the app

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3636IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 1mg
Keyword gluten free, healthy, keto, salad
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One Comment

  1. 5 stars
    Loved the recipe. I didn’t have Dijon mustard. Added a couple more ingredients (green cabbage, apples and avocado). Tastes lovely!

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