Savory Kale Salad-HEB Copycat
Learn How to Make the best H-E-B Savory Kale Salad! This copycat recipe is the perfect dupe on the delicious savory salad that tastes better with time. The simple and healthy lemon vinaigrette salad tossed with fresh parmesan, and homemade croutons, pairs great with your favorite protein or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Garlic or Garlic Paste
- ¼ teaspoon Honey
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon (½ small lemon)
- 3 cups Kale (I use prepackaged)
- ½ cup Shaved Parmesan (Get the good stuff)!
- Salt + Pepper (To taste)
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the breadcrumbs by placing them in a small to medium sized pan with olive oil on medium/high heat.
- Stir occasionally while allowing the panko breadcrumbs to brown and toast. This step will take about five minutes.
- Place the toasted breadcrumbs on a plate or bowl and allow to cool until assembly time.
- Next, measure the kale and place in a large salad bowl. Begin massaging the kale with clean hands until kale becomes wilted and softer.
- This step takes a few minutes but as your hands begin to release heat, the kale will begin to "shrink" and soften.
- Begin by placing the olive oil in bowl and pour in the garlic, mustard, honey, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Whisk gingerly for two to three minutes until the salad dressing ingredients are mixed thoroughly and well combined.
- Using the bowl where the kale was previously massaged; pour in the parmesan cheese, cooked/toasted breadcrumbs and season again with salt and pepper.
- Then, pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are mixed with the salad dressing.
- Lastly, top with any leftover toppings such as the parmesan cheese or breadcrumbs for garnish and enjoy.
- As mentioned, this salad is delicious to serve immediately, but if you have time, this salad tastes the best when it has had time to marinate at least 12-24 hours.