KALE SALAD WITH PANCETTA AND PECORINO

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 anchovy fillets, drained
1 large garlic clove
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, at room temperature (2 lemons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pancetta
1/4 cup freshly grated Italian Pecorino cheese
1 pound lacinato kale (also called dinosaur or Tuscan kale)
4 ounces pancetta, small-diced
1 cup (1/2-inch-diced) bread cubes, crusts removed
1/2 cup shaved Italian Pecorino cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • For the dressing, place the anchovies, garlic, mustard, egg yolks, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process for 30 seconds until smooth. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube, until the mixture emulsifies. Add the grated Pecorino and process just until combined. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Wash the kale and spin it dry in a salad spinner. Remove the rib from each leaf. Stack the leaves and slice them thinly crosswise, as you would coleslaw. Place the kale in a large bowl and toss with enough dressing to moisten.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium (10-inch) saute pan. Add the pancetta and cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, tossing frequently, until browned and crisp. Transfer the pancetta with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Add the bread cubes to the pan, sprinkle with salt, and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing frequently, until evenly browned. Add the pancetta, toasted bread, and shaved Pecorino to the kale and toss with large spoons. Serve at room temperature.

Poet Torres
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I'm not a fan of kale, but this salad is delicious! The dressing is so good that it makes the kale taste amazing.


laura kenyon
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's also very filling and satisfying.


MD NAHID Badsha
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I love the idea of adding pancetta and pecorino to a kale salad. I'll definitely be trying this recipe.


Prasanth 14
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Nomhle Thekwane
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I wasn't sure about the combination of kale and pancetta, but it totally works! This salad is now one of my favorites.


Randy McAbee
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I found the kale to be a bit tough, even after massaging it. Maybe I'll try chopping it more finely next time.


Ajaz Bhatti
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The dressing is a bit too oily for my taste, but otherwise this salad is delicious.


Danish Johnson
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I've never had kale salad before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Betty Bloop
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Kazi Emran
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pancetta and pecorino.


Areeba Zahra
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but this salad converted me! The dressing is so good that it makes the kale taste delicious.


Md A
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The flavors in this salad are amazing! The pancetta adds a nice smoky flavor, the pecorino adds a salty tang, and the dressing is perfectly balanced.


Jamaal Soudien
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Ali Hyder Chandio
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This kale salad is a game-changer! The combination of crispy pancetta, salty pecorino, and tangy dressing is just perfect. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.