Crunchy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon Pistachio Dressing
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Servings: 8 · $3/serving · Active: 15 min · Total: 18 min ·
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Crunchy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon Pistachio Dressing
Notes
- Added by Thursday candidate discovery from validated source Two Peas & Their Pod: quick crunchy vegetable side/salad option with simple whole-food ingredients and useful leftovers.
- Imported from structured recipe metadata on 2026-09-17T09:03:01-04:00.
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Ingredients
| Quantity | Unit | Item | Section | Pantry? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | cup | roasted salted pistachios | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 1/4 | cup | fresh lemon juice | Wine and beverages | no |
| 1/4 | cup | water | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 1 | tablespoon | apple cider vinegar | Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts | yes |
| 1 | tablespoon | honey | Peanut butter/jelly/honey | no |
| 1 | clove | garlic | Produce | no |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | kosher salt | Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts | yes |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | black pepper | Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts | yes |
| 1/2 | cup | olive oil | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | yes |
| 1/2 | tablespoon | olive oil | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | yes |
| 1/3 | cup | chopped pistachios | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 1/3 | cup | panko | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 1/8 | teaspoon | garlic powder | Produce | no |
| Kosher salt, (to taste) | Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts | yes | ||
| 4 | cups | finely chopped lacinato kale | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 4 | cups | finely chopped green cabbage | Produce | no |
| 1/2 | cup | freshly grated Parmesan cheese | Mexican/Italian ingredients | no |
| 2 | green onions, (chopped) | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no | |
| 2 | tablespoons | finely chopped fresh mint | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
Instructions
- Make the Dressing. In a blender or food processor, combine the pistachios, lemon juice, water, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, slowly stream in the olive oil until the dressing is creamy and emulsified. Set aside.
- Make the Pistachio Panko. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pistachios, panko, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and toasted. Season with a pinch of salt and let cool.
- Prep the Salad Base. In a large bowl, add the kale and cabbage. Toss well to combine.
- Assemble the Salad. Add the Parmesan cheese, green onions, and fresh mint. Add half of the pistachio panko breadcrumbs. Drizzle with the desired amount of dressing and toss until well coated.
- Finish & Serve. Top with the remaining pistachio panko breadcrumbs and serve.
Meal-prep notes
- Leftover quality: TBD.
- Reheating: TBD.
- Good pairings: TBD.
- Prep ahead: TBD.