Kale with Pickled Shallots

A healthy side dish featuring tender kale tossed with quick-pickled shallots in a tangy red wine vinegar dressing. The perfect balance of bitter greens and sharp, aromatic alliums.

4 servings
13 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup red-wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ lb shallots
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 pounds kale
  • kale stems

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring vinegar, oil, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir in shallots and remove from heat.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Bring water to a simmer in a large pot, then add kale, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, uncovered, stirring, until kale is wilted and crisp-tender and liquid has evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes. Toss with shallot mixture, then season with salt and pepper.

    8 min

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