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Parmesan Kale Salad

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This is my new favorite salad.
Salty homemade croutons. Spicy red pepper flakes. Crunchy kale. Fresh lemon. Sold.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 1 bunch Chopped Kale, Washed And Dried
  • ½ cups Grated Pecorino Cheese
  • FOR THE CROUTONS:
  • ¼ loaves Rustic Bread (cut Into 1 Inch Squares)
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic Smashed With Garlic Press
  • 1 whole Lemon (just The Juice)
  • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • ⅛ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 425 F.

2. Cut your 1/4 loaf of rustic bread into small 1 inches squares and toss them on a rimmed baking sheet with 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake for about 5 minutes until slightly brown. Remove from oven and set aside.

3. Prepare salad by ripping your kale into bite-sized pieces and placing in a large bowl. Set aside.

4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all ingredients for the lemon dressing. Pour dressing over the kale salad. Toss with fresh homemade croutons and 1/2 cup Pecorino cheese (or more). Yum!

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msippigirl on 2.10.2013

Until today I had never eaten Kale “anything”, so (trying to get a bit healthier) this was my first dish to make, and let me tell you it certainly didn’t disappoint!! I was surprised how well all the flavors came together! I modified slightly by pan-frying the croutons to save time and added a few “real” bacon bits at serving. I loved it! Thanks for sharing this great recipe! Diane

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