Eat more greens with this 5-minute kale and arugula blend salad with shaved parmesan and toasted pine nuts, tossed in a simple olive oil lemon dressing. So easy, so good, and goes with any dish imaginable!

kale and arugula salad

Kale and Arugula Salad

Made with only six ingredients, this kale arugula salad makes the perfect side as it goes with just about anything imaginable. Plus it’s the easiest 5-minute salad you will ever make.

It’s lemony and peppery at the same time, with a hint of creaminess and nuttiness. You will love this salad!

Ingredients for Kale Arugula Salad

This kale arugula salad is made up of very few ingredients. Baby kale arugula blend, shaved parmesan, pine nuts, and creamy avocado, tossed in an olive oil lemon dressing.

If you can’t find shaved parmesan at your supermarket, use a vegetable peeler to shave your own.

ingredients for kale arugula salad

Why Use Baby Greens?

They’re more tender, bite-sized, and require no massaging or any extra steps. Baby kale is a younger version of kale. It’s usually sold on its own or as a blend with other greens in a plastic tub. 

Arugula is a leafy green with a peppery taste, also known as rocket. It’s delicate, tender, and pairs well with baby kale.

kale salad with pine nuts

How to Make Kale and Arugula Salad

  • Layer the salad: Add salad greens to a bowl or platter. Top with parmesan, avocado, and pine nuts.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss and serve: Add dressing to the salad and toss to combine. 
how to make kale and arugula salad recipe

Tips for Making Kale Arugula Salad

Save time on prep and buy washed baby arugula and baby kale. Look for a blend, usually sold in plastic bins.

If you can’t find shaved Parmesan at your supermarket, shave your own with a vegetable peeler. Just be sure to get good-quality Parmesan. 

Taste, taste, and taste. Add a little dressing to the salad at first, toss, and taste. Does it need more dressing? More salt? More acidity?

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Now go make this kale arugula salad and make sure to eat it all, preferably with some garlic toast. 

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Parmesan Arugula Kale Salad with Pine Nuts

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  • Author: Katya
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 68 as side 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Chop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Eat more greens with this 5-minute kale and arugula blend salad with shaved parmesan and toasted pine nuts, tossed in a simple olive oil lemon dressing. So easy, so good, and goes with any dish imaginable!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 5 oz. baby kale and arugula blend
  • 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1 avocado, pitted + sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add baby greens to a bowl or platter. Top with Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and avocado.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 0.9 g
  • Sodium: 243.8 mg
  • Fat: 22.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.7 g
  • Protein: 7.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.6 mg