Parm Kale Salad❤️

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option for dressing.

croutons

🥗Healthier: toasted whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: store-bought croutons

Toasted bread adds crunch at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumber

Cucumber provides crunch with fewer calories.

Wash and dry the kale thoroughly.

Remove the stems from the kale and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

In a large bowl, combine the kale with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Massage the dressing into the kale leaves for about 2-3 minutes until they soften.

Add both shredded and grated parmesan cheese to the kale mixture.

Toss in the chickpeas.

Serve immediately or let it sit for 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld.

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