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Kale, Pecorino, and Walnut Salad

Toss earthy kale with a bright citrus dressing and finish with a crunch of toasted walnuts. Use baby kale, if possible, for its tender leaves.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 Minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

2

bunches Tuscan or Lacinato kale (about 1 pound), tough center ribs and stems removed

1

/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1

/2 lemon

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Large chunk of Pecorino cheese

3

/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Tear any large pieces of kale into bite sized pieces.

    Step 2

    In a serving bowl, drizzle the kale with the oil, squeeze in the lemon juice, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until well mixed and taste for seasoning. Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin pieces of Pecorino over the top. Finish by topping with walnuts.