Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound country-style bread such as levain, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch flat kale
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup crumbled sheeps-milk feta cheese

Method

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
  • Spread the bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to lightly coat, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Toss to combine.
  • Toast the cubes, turning occasionally, until theyre crisp and lightly toasted on the outside but still a little soft inside, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool, at least 30 minutes.
  • Put the onion, vinegar, mustard, and a pinch of salt into a small jar with a tightfitting lid.
  • Close the jar and shake vigorously.
  • Add the olive oil and shake again.
  • Set aside.
  • Strip the kale leaves off the stalks and discard the stalks.
  • Stack the kale leaves and cut them into fine strips.
  • Add to a large, shallow salad bowl.
  • Sprinkle the kale with a little salt and massage the leaves with your hands just to soften slightly.
  • Add the beans, cranberries, and cooled croutons.
  • Drizzle with some of the vinaigrette, enough to moisten the bread.
  • Toss and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Toss again and taste.
  • Add more vinaigrette and/or salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the top and serve.