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Head-on view of Mei Mei's Magical kale salad topped with a slow poached fried egg, feta, and crispy panko

Mei Mei's Magical Kale Salad

This kale salad from the popular Boston food truck, Mei Mei, is sure to impress even the biggest kale skeptics. From the super tender and flavorful greens to the garlicky panko to the heavenly slow poached fried egg, this salad really is magical!
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Course: Entree, lunch, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Egg Recipes, Kale Salads, Superfood Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Slow Boiled Eggs: 40 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
Author: Sues

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • ½ cup panko
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 5 cups chopped kale stems removed
  • cup rice wine vinegar
  • 3 oz. crumbled feta cheese
  • Slow poached fried eggs (recipe below)

Slow Poached Fried Eggs

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and add garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 30 seconds, while stirring.
  • Add panko to the skillet and cook, stirring, until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, rice wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add kale to the bowl, pour dressing over the top and, using your fingers, gently massage the dressing into the kale, for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Transfer kale to plates or bowls and top with crumbled feta, eggs, and panko.

Slow Poached Fried Eggs

  • Fill a large pot with water (place a steamer rack in the pot if you have one) and place over low heat.
  • Using a thermometer, monitor water until the temperature is between 140-145 degrees. Add eggs to pot and keep there for about 40 minutes. Be sure water temperature stays at 140-145 degrees. Add ice cubes to the pot if you can't get the temperature to lower.
  • Right before you're ready to add to salad, place eggs in a small skillet with 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium high heat and fry until the eggs are turning golden. Take care not to break the yolks.

Notes

  • See more on slow poaching eggs here.
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