Healthy and delicious leafy green salad with creamy, cheesy, and garlicky dressing. Made with nutritious greens like kale, arugula, and parsley. Enjoy this gluten-free, low-carb, and keto salad as a side dish (4 servings) or as a light main (2 servings). You can top it with your favourite protein of choice for a more substantial meal.
Ingredients
- 3 large kale leaves separated from the stem
- 1.5 cups iceberg lettuce chopped; Cos, Gem, or Butter lettuce is also great here
- 1.5 cups rocket arugula, roughly chopped
- 1 cup chopped parsley
For the cheesy dressing
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 small clove garlic grated or minced
- 30 grams Parmesan cheese grated finely (1 oz.)
- 30 g cheddar cheese or Tasty, grated (1 oz.)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and drain the leafy greens and chop them roughly. If using kale, I recommend massaging it first to break down its fibres. This will make it softer and less chewy, and gentler on the tummy. To do so, sprinkle kale with a tiny bit of salt and lemon juice (if you like it tangy), grab handfuls and scrunch them a few times between your until wet and bruised.
- In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. It will look quite thick at this stage. Once you add the greens, use your hands to mix everything through.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: The leafy greens and the salad dressing can be prepared ahead but keep them separate until you're ready to serve.
Leftovers: Pre-mixed salad leftovers will keep for a day. After that, the leaves will get quite soggy.
The nutritional information is calculated for four servings as side dishes. Double the information to calculate nutrition info for two larger servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6042IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 2mg
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