The New Go-To Kale Salad
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.92 out of 5 stars
(35)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 3 bunches lacinato kale (Tuscan kale or cavolo nero, thick ribs cut out)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1/3 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese (plus more to finish)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon dried chile flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving on the side of the salad
- 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- 1-2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 lb salmon (cut into 4 4-ounce filets)
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
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Preparation
Step 1
Stack several kale leaves on top of one another and roll them up into a tight cylinder. With a sharp knife, slice crosswise into very thin, about 1/16 inch, ribbons. Put the kale in a salad spinner, rinse in cool water, and spin until completely dry. Pile the kale into a bowl.
Step 2
Put the chopped garlic on a cutting board and mince it even more until you have a paste. Transfer the garlic to a small bowl, add the pecorino, a few tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, chile flakes, salt, and plenty of black pepper, and whisk to combine.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the kale and toss well to thoroughly combine. Taste and adjust with more lemon, salt, chile flakes, or black pepper. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes so the kale softens slightly. Top with the toasted breadcrumbs, avocados, more cheese, and drizzle with more oil and the everything bagel seasoning.
Step 4
For the salmon
Step 5
Sprinkle the salmon filets with salt and pepper. Heat a nonstick pan over high heat. Add the oil to the pan and then add the fish. Cook the salmon about 2-3 minutes until there’s a golden crust. Then flip the salmon and cook another minute or two on the skin side. Remove the salmon and add on the salad as needed
Step 6
For the breadcrumbs
Step 7
Melt the butter in a small non stick skillet. Add the panko breadcrumbs and toast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 8
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