Baby Kale Salad With Parmesan
A few months ago, I had a baby kale salad with figs and shaved parmesan at the Bryant Park Grill and I have been thinking (obsessing) about it ever since. I searched high and low for fresh figs only to eventually discover that they are not in season (fyi: they are in season early summer and also late summer/early fall). So, instead, I was compelled to improvise when I set out to recreate this savory salad. I turned to a favorite go-to arugula salad recipe from Ina Garten and simply replaced it with baby kale. The results were quite pleasing so I began to experiment by adding different elements each time. I found that cubing a perfectly ripened avocado over it was beyond delicious but edamame adds a nice texture and gives it a nutty flavor. And, of course, tomato and parmesan are an ideal pairing so I’ve also thrown these into the mix as well. The other night, I decided to clean out my crisper drawer so I combined baby cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and edamame. I grated some fresh parmesan over the top (which gives it a nice bite), tossed it with this simple lemon vinaigrette and I had myself a quick, easy and healthy dinner in no time.
leah
Mar 11, 2015 @ 22:55:11
OMG this looks phenom! So glad I found your blog!
xx, Leah / Eat Pray Wear Love
Trend-mixblog
Mar 10, 2015 @ 22:16:56
This look so amazingly good…and healthy too! 🙂
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Katie Urban
Mar 10, 2015 @ 22:11:29
Bryant Park Grill is one of my favorite places in NYC! Your recipes are always so good, I am going to have to give this one a try!
xo katie // a touch of teal
Maggie
Mar 10, 2015 @ 21:05:07
YUM this looks so delicious and healthy!! I like that you added lima beans – they are one of my favorites. and good to know when figs are in season. I may have to incorporate them into my future recipes!
Maggie
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Clever Girl Reviews
Mar 10, 2015 @ 18:26:23
I love baby kale! If you get a chance to try it the blend from Trader Joes is nice!
Stefanie
Mar 10, 2015 @ 13:39:21
Love everything about this salad- especially how few ingredients it has because shopping for produce for one or 2 people can cost a fortune!
Also, may I ask about the marble you are shooting on? Is that your countertop or a baking slab?
Thanks!
Stefanie
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kate dunphy
Mar 11, 2015 @ 13:54:31
Hi Stefanie. It’s a marble slab I purchased from Amazon. I use it for my food photography and it also doubles as a chic server for appetizers when we entertain! You can also find one at Sur la Table too!
Kylie
Mar 10, 2015 @ 12:57:00
Um, yum! This looks delicious!
xo Kylie
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Carrie
Mar 10, 2015 @ 11:46:54
That looks delicious!
Carrie
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Tailored and true
Mar 10, 2015 @ 11:45:32
Yummy! Looks healthy and delish!
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Lyndasy
Mar 10, 2015 @ 08:11:49
This sounds so good! I had a similar salad last week and am still thinking about it.
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Biana @ Blovedboston
Mar 10, 2015 @ 07:35:25
I love everything in this salad!! So light and perfect as it starts to warm up!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
Mai T.
Mar 10, 2015 @ 06:06:16
I’ve never used parmesan cheese in any salad before. This looks so good I must try!