Description
Cacio e Pepe Kale Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines the classic Italian flavors of creamy cheese and black pepper with fresh kale. This delightful salad offers a rich dressing made from freshly grated Parmesan and Pecorino Romano, all while being incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual lunch or an elegant dinner party, this salad will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings without the guilt!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Wash the kale thoroughly and place it in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the kale and massage gently until evenly coated.
- Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve in an attractive bowl with extra cheese and cracked pepper on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg