Lemon Kale Salad with Parmesan and Crispy Proscuitto

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay prosciutto slices flat on the baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until prosciutto is browned (watch carefully; it browns very quickly in the last couple of minutes and will be smoky). Cool until crispy, then break into shards.

Step 2

If eggs are cold from the fridge, place them in a bowl of hot tap water to warm them (this prevents cracking). Bring a small pan of water to a boil. When water boils, lower eggs into the water and set a timer for 9 minutes. Fill the bowl with cold tap water. When the timer goes off, transfer the eggs to the cold water. Cool for 10 minutes, then peel eggs and chop coarsely.

Step 3

Make the dressing by blending all of the ingredients together in a blender.

Step 4

To assemble the salad, add kale to a large bowl. Drizzle with a couple of tablespoons of the dressing, and lightly massage the dressing into the kale using your hands. Add the pepitas, chili flakes, chicken, Parmesan, chopped egg, and prosciutto shards. Toss with 1/4 of the dressing and season with salt to taste. Divide among 4 bowls and drizzle with a bit more dressing. Finish with black pepper.