tuscan kale salad.
Did you ever have a favorite “lovey” growing up? You know, some animal or doll or blanket that you had to have every day, that you never grew tired of, even when it got filthy from carding it all over kingdom come and the edges started to wear off?
For me it was Krystal, this doll I loved so much her leg fell off. No kidding. Also I had a yellow blankie my Grandma Mum made for me that got so much lovin’ the “silkies” she put on the outside straight-up disappeared and when she re-attached new silkies I wanted nothing to do with the blanket anymore for they just weren’t the same.
My point is, there are some things that we might enjoy, maybe even love, so much that we treasure them day in and day out. For me, that’s this salad. My grown up “lovey.”
And this “lovey” is a nice balance to another in my life: namely, coffee ice cream.
Breadcrumbs, cheese, and a lemony pepper vinaigrette make this healthy salad absolutely divine!
Serve alongside your favorite main dish or top with fish, chicken or seafood for a main dish salad.
Tuscan Kale Salad
(adapted from Dr. Weil’s recipe, which I fell in love with while at True Food Kitchen)
What You’ll Need:
6 cups kale, ribs removed and chopped
juice of 1 lemon
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, mashed
salt and pepper, to taste
hot red pepper flakes, to taste
2/3 cup grated asiago or parmesan cheese
1/2 cup toasted fresh bread crumbs (I used 2 slices of whole wheat sandwich bread)
Instructions:
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes. Pour over the kale in a serving bowl and toss well. Add 2/3 of the cheese and toss again. Let kale rest for 5 minutes, add breadcrumbs and toss again. Top with remaining cheese.
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Nutrition:
202 calories per serving
12 grams of fat
12 carbs
8 grams protein
42 grams fiber
Did you give it a try? Leave me a comment below or head over to Facebook and let me know what you think!
I love kale, as I always say kale is a super food. This definitely I have to try…thanks for sharing!
You MUST! It’s sooooo good!
Oh, man, I lovey this salad too. I can’t get enough! I usually do croutons, though–I like the idea of breadcrumbs instead for crunch in every bite.
I adore kale, that looks delicious. I had a blanket that I took down to breakfast with me in the morning – it was pretty gross. I turned it into a poncho for a fancy dress eventually… Sorry about your doll’s leg!
I never had a “lovey,” but I did have imaginary friends. What does that say about me? Hmmm.
Believe it or not, I’ve never had kale (aside from a restaurant garnish). This recipe may just get me to try it!
Yes you must try it! I wasn’t a kale person either until I made this one…
oh goodness! i like my kale – kale chips, kale stuffed into mac and cheese, kale sauteed with almonds, raisins and a little balsamic reduction… but i had a kale salad at a local restaurant the other day that blew my friggin mind. i look forward to trying this one out
pinning!
Thanks Kristy! This one’s amazing! Hope you enjoy.
Looks really very healty
We will try it…
So simple and looks so yummy!
It is! I had never had kale until this salad, and I can’t get enough of it!
looks amazing! cant wait to try this!
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the salad was good, the dressing tasted heavy on the citrus side, maybe more olive oil and less lemon.
Thanks Mira! I really like the lemon, so I’ll make a note about the lemony taste. Appreciate your feedback!