Wilted Kale Salad
- 1 bunch lacinato kale (also called tuscan kale, dino kale, or cavolo nero)
- 1 avocado
- .5 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- .25 teaspoons salt
- .5 teaspoons turmeric
- .25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- .5 cups toasted pecan pieces
- Wash 1 bunch lacinato kale, cut off the stems, and cut the leaves into thin ribbon slices.
- Steam the kale for 1.5 to 2 minutes (depending on how wilted you want it), and set aside to cool slightly.
- Squeeze juice from .5 lemon (about 1/8 C) and combine with 2 Tbs EVOO plus 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. These measurements are estimates; feel free to vary the amounts! You can also add black pepper to taste.
- Toss the wilted kale in the dressing. This can be set aside for up to 24 hours before serving, though I enjoy it served right away as it is still warm.
- Before serving, dice 1 avocado and 1/2 C chopped pecans into the kale. Other nuts or seeds could be used instead of the pecans. A traditional tuscan kale salad also tops with grated pecorino; the hard cheese adds salt and a pleasant savory taste, though I think the kale and dressing stands on its own.
lacinato kale, avocado, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, salt, turmeric, red pepper
Taken from food52.com/recipes/20661-wilted-kale-salad (may not work)