This traditional Tuscan kale salad recipe is made with strips of Italian black kale, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, grated pecorino Tuscano cheese and bread crumbs. These bright, refreshing flavors combine to bring the sunny taste of Italy to your table in a Tuscan kale salad.
1 In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes. Add kale and toss to coat. ... 2 Add grated cheese and breadcrumbs and toss. 3 Garnish with shaved cheese before serving. Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to two days.
Instructions Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and a generous pinch (or more to taste) of hot red pepper flakes. Pour over kale in serving bowl and toss well. Add 2/3 of the cheese and toss again. Let kale sit for at least 5 minutes. Add bread crumbs, toss again, and top with remaining cheese.
The cookbook states that Kale Salad is their most ordered menu item, which affects supply. They cite being partly responsible for kale’s popularity in the U.S. and because of the demand, more farmers are growing kale to keep up with their orders. It’s interesting to take a macro perspective on a single ingredient, isn’t it?