THE BEST Kale Salad with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
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THE BEST Kale Salad with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Description
The recipe uses lacinato (dinosaur) kale, trimmed and finely sliced before being dressed. A vinaigrette of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper coats the kale, which is then massaged to reduce roughness and enhance tenderness. This process gives the leaves a glossy appearance and mellows their flavor.
The addition of sharp Parmesan cheese, crunchy toasted pine nuts, and briny capers introduces complementary flavors and textures. Tossing these ingredients together allows the salty, creamy, and nutty notes to mingle with the bright dressing and hearty kale base. The salad is best after resting for 30 minutes to an hour, which further softens the kale and improves flavor melding.
This salad pairs well as a side dish to meat, poultry, or seafood or can serve as a light vegetarian main. The ingredients create a balanced dish with a mix of bitter, savory, tangy, and nutty profiles.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces kale to make about 8 cups chopped, or dinosaur kale, lacinato variety
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice divided, fresh
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ⅓ cup pine nuts toasted
- ¼ cup capers , drained
Instructions
- Rinse the kale leaves and pat dry. Trim the stalky veins from the leaves and discard. Cut the leaves into very thin slices and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl or glass jar fitted with a lid, combine the lemon juice with the olive oil, vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle the chopped kale with 2 tablespoons of the dressing then use your fingers to massage the kale leaves for a few minutes until it becomes glossy and reduces in volume.
- Toss with more dressing to taste then add the Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and capers. Toss to combine and season with more dressing if desired and salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5779IU | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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