Kale Salad With Pine Nuts, Currants & Parmesan |
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Prep Time: 240 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 240 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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In a surprising twist, Tuscan kale is served raw—and makes for a substantial and satisfying winter salad. Be sure to choose bunches of Tuscan kale with small leaves, which are more tender. I adapted the recipe from one I found in this month's Bon Appétit (February 2009). It's by acclaimed chef Dan Barber, of New York's famous Blue Hill restaurants. Allow the currants to marinated for at least a few hours. After that, this dish takes minutes to throw together. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons dried currants |
7 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, divided |
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar |
1 tablespoon honey |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 bunches tuscan kale, center ribs and stems removed, leaves thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 pound) |
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted |
parmesan cheese, shavings |
Directions:
1. Place currants in small bowl; add 5 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar. Let soak overnight. Drain currants.
2. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, honey, oil, and salt in large bowl. Add kale, currants, and pine nuts; toss to coat.
3. Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature, tossing occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese shavings over salad and serve.
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