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Tuscan Kale Salad

Tuscan Kale Salad

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Ready for a delicious and healthy twist to your mealtime? Check out our recipe for a Tuscan Kale Salad with a protein punch!
Cannellini beans and cherry tomatoes take this dish to a whole new level - adding sweetness and zest to your plate. Plus, did you know this salad can help you burn that belly fat? With 7 grams of monounsaturated fatty acids, it's a win-win. Kale is the star of the show here, packed with vitamins A, C, and K, along with calcium and iron.
But that's not all - its high fiber content promotes better digestion and boosts your immune system by keeping your gut happy and healthy which is important during the start of cold and flu season! Buon appetito!
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Course Main Course, Salad
Servings 8
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • large salad bowl

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Wash the kale and tear out the stems.
    1 bunch kale
  • Cut the leaves into 3⁄4-inch-wide ribbons and set aside in a large salad bowl.
  • Pour the dressing on the kale and toss well (this dressing is quite thick). Let sit for 5 minutes so that the acid in the lemon juice can begin to break down the fibers and soften the kale.
    Christine's Parmesan Dressing
  • Add the cannellini beans, tomatoes, and croutons and give the salad one more thorough toss.
    ½ cup canned cannellini beans (white kidney beans), ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes, ½ cup Christine’s Homemade Croutons

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Tips for Making the Best Tuscan Kale Salad

To get the perfect texture and flavor, here are a few tips I always use:
  1. Massage the Kale with Lemon Juice
    Once you’ve added the dressing, let the kale sit for about 5 minutes to allow the lemon juice to soften the leaves. This makes the kale tender and easier to digest, without losing its texture.
  2. Use Freshly Grated Parmesan
    Freshly grated Parmesan melts right into the dressing, giving it that creamy, savory flavor. Using a microplane grater will help you get a fine, fluffy texture that blends perfectly.
  3. Add Croutons Just Before Serving
    For the ultimate crunch, add homemade croutons right before serving. This keeps them from getting soggy and adds a delightful texture to each bite.

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

Here’s a list of tools that make putting this salad together easy and fun:
  1. Mortar and Pestle
    I love using a mortar and pestle to mash the garlic and salt together. This creates a smooth paste and brings out the garlic’s flavor without overpowering the dressing.
  2. Microplane Grater
    A microplane is perfect for finely grating Parmesan cheese, ensuring it incorporates smoothly into the dressing for that creamy texture.
  3. Large Salad Bowl
    A big bowl makes tossing the salad easier, ensuring every leaf is well-coated with the dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 11g
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