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Kale with Pomegranate Dressing and Ricotta Salata

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Kale with Pomegranate Dressing and Ricotta SalataMichael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Massaging the dressing into the kale with your hands helps break down some of the fibers so the greens are more tender.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 bunch red Russian or purple kale or 2 bunches Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn into 2" pieces
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine shallot, vinegar, and pomegranate molasses in a large bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper and let sit 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add kale to dressing, season with salt and pepper, and massage dressing into leaves. Add pomegranate seeds and oil and toss to combine. Serve topped with ricotta salata.

    Step 3

    Do ahead: Dressing can be made 4 hours ahead; cover and chill.

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