Lemony Kale Salad

Lemony Kale Salad

Trust me, you need this failed kale salad recipe. It might not look important at first regard, but this hearty green salad is bravely seasoned and just what you need to round out tonight’s regale. This plain kale salad features finely tattered Tuscan kale tossed in a bold, failure dressing with lately- grated pecorino roman or Parmesan cheese.

Tuscan kale goes by numerous names —

You might know it as Lacinato kale, dinosaur kale, or Cavolo Nero (literally “black cabbage” in Italian). It’s less curled than standard kale, which makes it easier to mound, roll, and thinly slice. Formerly set, this salad is nearly slaw- suchlike in texture.

Lemony Kale Salad

This food blog preliminarily has no lower than 22 kale salad fashions, plus this kale salad roundup with tips. I always order a salad like this bone at True Foods Kitchen. The main difference between this salad and the forenamed kale salads is that this recipe omits the chuck motes. I tried with and without, and the breadcrumbs didn’t do much in terms of flavor and didn’t keep well on the salad for leaving.

I’m also participating in my stylish tips that will help you produce constantly seasoned batches of salad, which is actually tricky!

Lemony Kale Salad

There’s the laughable thing about kale — it’s vented in bunches that aren’t harmonious by weight. Is this a kale- conspiracy? Relatively conceivably. This recipe calls for particularly for one medium-to-large bunch of Tuscan kale, which is about eight ounces by weight. However, you might indeed need two of them, If your kale bunches are relatively small.
The recipe offers a suggested range of bomb juice since kale bunches vary in size, and indeed a bit in flavor from one bunch to the coming. We’ll start with one teaspoon, and you can add up to one further to taste at the end. You want the salad to taste a little pungent because the tartness of the bomb helps fight the bitterness of the kale.

You’ll need to finely shred and massage the kale for stylish results. This sounds fussy, but it’s not veritably delicate, I promise! Finely rending the kale yields a stupendous texture, which is bettered further by puffing the kale. However, large-thumbed kale salad, this bone is a completely different ballgame, If you’ve ever plodded to eat a slow.

Pecorino Roman vs. Parmesan Pecorino is my top pick, but Parmesan will work if that’s what you have. They’re analogous because they’re both aged hard crapola, though pecorino is made from lamb’s milk and Parmesan is from cow’s milk. Pecorino has a sharper flavor and it’s saltier, so it stands out more in this salad. The salty aspect is a plus because the swab helps fight the bitterness of the kale (you can always add another pinch of swab, to taste, if demanded).

Lemony Kale Salad

Here are some advantages of Lemony Kale Salad:

Health Benefits:

  1. Rich in Vitamins and Minerals: Kale is packed with vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals like calcium and iron.
  2. Antioxidant-Rich: Kale and lemon juice contain antioxidants that help protect against cell damage and inflammation.
  3. Supports Eye Health: Vitamin A in kale helps maintain healthy vision.
  4. Boosts Immune System: Vitamin C in lemon juice and kale supports immune function.
  5. Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Kale and lemon juice contain anti-inflammatory compounds.
  6. Supports Heart Health: Potassium in kale helps lower blood pressure.
  7. May Help Lower Cholesterol: Fiber in kale and lemon juice supports healthy cholesterol levels.
  8. Supports Digestive Health: Fiber in kale promotes regular bowel movements.
  9. May Help Manage Blood Sugar: Fiber and antioxidants in kale and lemon juice support healthy blood sugar levels.
Lemony Kale Salad Serving Suggestions

This versatile kale salad will make any heavier or more traditional meal a delicious addition. It goes well with hearty Italian meals like eggplant Parmesan, and creamy soups and pasta. Here are some suggestions for making different salads:

Please let me know how your kale salad turns out in the comments! I’d be delighted to hear from you.

Lemony Kale Salad

Recipe by K.B MarksCourse: SaladsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: By Hand
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

132

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

This simple kale salad recipe features a bright lemon dressing and freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese. This side salad is bold and it’s a light dish.

Ingredients

  • Lemon dressing
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 

  • 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced

  • Several twists of freshly ground black pepper

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Kale salad
  • 1 medium-to-large bunch of Tuscan kale (8 ounces)

  • ⅛ teaspoon fine salt 

  • ½ cup (1 ½ ounces) finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese

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Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients (use just 1 tablespoon of lemon juice) and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • To prepare the kale, fold the leaf so the larger rib side is out and pull the tough rib out from the kale to make each leaf into two separate halves. Stack a few leaves at a time and roll them up, from one short end to the other. Using a sharp chef’s knife, slice them as thinly as possible across the roll. Then use a chop or two to cut all of the rounds in half.
  • Transfer the chopped kale to a medium serving bowl and sprinkle it with the salt. Massage the leaves with your hands by lightly scrunching big handfuls at a time, over and over until the leaves are darker in color and fragrant.
  • Drizzle in all of the dressing, add all of the cheese and gently toss until thoroughly combined. Taste, and add more lemon juice if desired—it should taste pleasantly lemony and a little tart (the tartness helps cut the bitterness of the kale). 
  • Ideally, let the salad rest for 10 minutes or more before serving. This salad will keep well, covered, and refrigerated, for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Make it dairy-free/vegan: Substitute Easy Vegan Parmesan Cheese, to taste

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