About Recipe

In this salad, a tangle of tender kale — do not skip the massaging step — is punctuated by vinegar-plumped golden raisins, slightly-bitter walnuts, salty-sharp pecorino, and an unexpected topper: crisp, garlicky breadcrumbs. I’ve made it for many a dinner party, recommended it to a handful of friends (it’s a great option for potlucks — pack the walnuts and breadcrumbs separately, so they don’t get soggy), and brown-bagged it for lunch (same storage principles apply). It isn’t too showy, nor is it too plain; in summation, it is pretty much perfect.