NO FAIL KALE SALAD

By á-41035

Ingredients

• Juice of one lemon
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• red pepper flakes
• 4 to 6 loosely packed cups kale, preferably flat leaf purple kale - midribs removed and leaves thinly sliced
• 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Toscano cheese (Rossellino variety if you can find it or other flavorful grating cheese, such as Asiago or Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1 small loaf ciabatta or other rustic bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (about one cup)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large serving bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 4 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and a generous pinch (or more , to taste ( of red pepper flakes. Add the kale and toss well.

2. Add two-thirds of the cheese to the serving bowl and tossagain. Let the salad rest for at least an hour. Yep, an hour--the dressing softens the sturdy kale to give it a more delicate romaine-like texture.

3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

4. Toss the bread in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil or use garlic-infused olive oil, if you have it. spread the bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 7 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven and cool on a plate lined with paper towels.

5. After the salad has rested, add the bread cubes, toss the salad again, top with remaining cheese and serve.