Simple kale salad
 
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Thinly sliced kale, a little garlic, lemon, olive oil and cheese and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes make the simplest - and most delicious - kale salad.
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Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2-4servings
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch kale, thick ribs cut out
  • 1⁄2 small garlic clove
  • 1⁄4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, plus more to finish
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon dried chile flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1⁄4 cup dried breadcrumbs
Instructions
  1. Place a few kale leaves in a pile and roll them up. Slice crosswise into thin strips about 1/16 inch thick. Pile into a bowl and repeat with remaining kale.
  2. Place the garlic and a pinch of salt in a mortar and mash with a pestle to a paste. Scrape into a small dish. Add the cheese, lemon juice, a good glug of olive oil, red pepper flakes, and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk together.
  3. Pour dressing over the kale and toss. Use your hands to make sure the dressing really coats the kale. Let sit for about 5 minutes. Taste and add more lemon, salt or pepper to taste.
  4. Top with the breadcrumbs and a bit more cheese.
Recipe by white plate blank slate at https://whiteplateblankslate.com/simple-kale-salad/