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Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings

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Introduction

Welcome to the delightful world of our Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings! This salad is not only a feast for your taste buds but also packed with nutritional benefits, making it an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy a healthy yet satisfying meal.

Tips for this recipe

For the best texture and flavor in your Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings, ensure that the kale is thoroughly washed and dried. Also, consider using a mix of lemon juice, mustard, and oil for dressing to enhance the overall taste.

Why you will love this recipe

This unique combination of kale and turkey skin cracklings offers an innovative twist on traditional salads. The crunchy texture from the cracklings contrasts perfectly with the tender kale, while the tanginess of lemon juice complements it all. It’s a dish that celebrates health, flavor, and creativity.

Ingredients

  • lemon juice
  • mustard
  • oil

Adviced equipment

Kitchen Knife Set: Essential for cleanly preparing kale and turkey skin.

Mandoline Slicer: Helps achieve uniform slices of vegetables.

Cutting Board & Chef’s Knife: Necessary for food preparation safety and efficiency.

Salad Spinner: Ensures perfectly dry kale leaves.

Meat Tenderizer: Prepares the turkey skin cracklings to the right texture.

Granite Cutting Board: Provides a sturdy, non-porous surface for food preparation.

Soup Ladle: Useful if serving larger quantities of the salad directly from the bowl.

History of the recipe


The Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings is a contemporary take on the classic salad, blending the rustic charm of farm-fresh kale with the unexpected crunch and savoriness of turkey skin cracklings. This dish finds its roots in the desire to create satisfying meals using readily available ingredients while promoting nutritional diversity.

Fun facts about this recipe


Did you know that turkey skin cracklings can serve as a rich source of protein, making our Shredded Kale Salad not only delicious but also nutritionally beneficial? Additionally, kale is known for its high nutrient density and versatility in culinary applications.

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Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings

Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings

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Equipment

  • - Kitchen Knife Set

  • - Mandoline Slicer

  • - Cutting Board

  • - Meat Tenderizer

  • - Salad Spinner

  • - Granite Cutting Board

  • - Chef's Knife

  • - Salad Bowl

  • - Peeler

  • - Soup Ladle

  • - Kitchen Scale

Ingredients

  • lemon juice

  • mustard

  • oil

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Remove frozen skin from plastic bag and cut it into roughly 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/4 cups).
2

Instruction 2

Combine the skin, 1 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan and briskly simmer mixture, stirring occasionally (the skin tends to stick to the bottom), until water is evaporated and cracklings begin to fry in their own fat (you'll hear the sizzling), about 15 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

Reduce heat and continue to fry the cracklings slowly, stirring frequently, until deep golden and crisp, about 10 to 20 minutes longer.
4

Instruction 4

Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to paper towels to drain. Taste and season with salt, if necessary. Reserve or discard fat remaining in pan as you wish (see Cooks' Notes).
5

Instruction 5

While cracklings are cooking, cut the center rib from the kale and discard, then thinly slice the leaves crosswise.
6

Instruction 6

Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk dressing until it is emulsified.
7

Instruction 7

Add kale and toss to coat with dressing.
8

Instruction 8

Sprinkle cracklings over salad and grind pepper to taste over it. Toss again just before serving.
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