Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/kemp-minifie For all those who can't wait to nibble at the skin when the turkey comes out of the oven, these cracklings are for you. You won't believe how insanely delicious they are as the star of this salad. Don't be surprised i

Ingredients

Turkey skin from 2 to 3 pounds each of turkey thighs and drumsticks, frozen in as thin a mass as possible (see Cooks' Notes)
1 cup water
1 pound kale, preferably lacinato (also called Tuscan or dinosaur kale)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Remove frozen skin from plastic bag and cut it into roughly 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/4 cups).
Combine the skin, 1 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan and briskly simmer mixture, stirring occasionally (the skin tends to stick to the bottom), until water is evaporated and cracklings begin to fry in their own fat (you'll hear the sizzling), about 15 minutes.
Reduce heat and continue to fry the cracklings slowly, stirring frequently, until deep golden and crisp, about 10 to 20 minutes longer.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to paper towels to drain. Taste and season with salt, if necessary. Reserve or discard fat remaining in pan as you wish (see Cooks' Notes).
While cracklings are cooking, cut the center rib from the kale and discard, then thinly slice the leaves crosswise.
Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk dressing until it is emulsified.
Add kale and toss to coat with dressing.
Sprinkle cracklings over salad and grind pepper to taste over it. Toss again just before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings good for PCOS?

Yes, this Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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