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Grilled Kale Salad with Ricotta #BBQWeek #Sponsored

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 This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Adams Extract and Spice, a sponsor of #BBQWeek.
I received complimentary product for the purpose of review and recipe development,
but all opinions are honest and they are my own. This page may contain affiliate links.

We're here at Day Three of a fun and food-filled event coordinated by Ellen of Family Around the Table and Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures. Not only did they wrangle all of the food bloggers, but they lined up some fantastic sponsors who shipped us ingredients and items for use in creating recipes for the event. So nice! 

And our generous sponsors are also offering prizes to our readers. So, don't forget to check out the prizes and enter the giveaway from our sponsors: my intro to #BBQWeek post!

Here are the #BBQWeek Day Three Dishes...


Adams Extract and Spices
I love that this company started as a husband wanting to create a better product for his wife. That's love! Adams traces its beginnings back to 1888 in Michigan, when John A. Adams began making and selling Adamur, his Green Plant Sarsaparilla extract. In 1905, he and his family relocated to Texas. At that time, most vanilla was phamaceutical and labeled “Do not bake or freeze.” Adams, whose wife yearn for a flavoring that wouldn’t bake or freeze out, announced that he would produce a better vanilla product. Done!

Still located in Texas the company now manufactures and markets under several Adams Brand banners, including Adams Best®, Adams Extract®, Adams® Seasoning & Spice, Adams Reserve®, Flavor King™, Pantry Basics™, Sear-n-Crust®, ClearVan™, Carniceria®, Cocina del Rey®, Naturals™, and Urban Canner™ along with the Adams Frozen Skillet Desserts and Adams Premium Ice Cream lines.

For this event, they sent me samples of three of their blends - Burgers Fries & More, Sweet & Smokey Seafood Seasoning, and The Great Steak of Texas. I opted to showcase the Burgers Fries and More for this recipe.

Grilled Kale Salad with Ricotta

Quickly grilling kale makes it crispy. Pairing it with creamy ricotta transforms it into my new favorite salad. You could make your favorite vinaigrette, but I just drizzled with some balsamic vinegar. Super easy.

Ingredients serves 4
  • 12 large or 16 small organic kale leaves
  • 1 T olive oil
  • seasoning, as needed (I used Burgers Fries & More from Adams Extract and Spices)
  • 1 C fresh ricotta
  • 2 T balsamic vinegar
  • freshly ground salt, as needed
  • freshly ground pepper, as needed
  • Also needed: brush, grill or grill pan

Procedure
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush kale leaves with oil; sprinkle with seasoning. Grill kale, flippping once, until crispy and charred at edges, approximately 2 minutes.

Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 2" lengths. Place the leaves in individual serving bowls. Top each serving with 1/4 C ricotta. Sprinkle with more seasoning and salt and pepper, if needed. Drizzle with balsamic and serve immediately.

Remember...you can enter to win a prize packet from Adams Extract and Spice. Just visit my intro to #BBQWeek post!


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Disclaimer: Thank you to #BBQWeek Sponsors Adam’s Extracts, Michigan Asparagus, and Not Ketchup for providing the prizes free of charge. These sponsors also provided bloggers with samples and product to use for creating #BBQWeek recipes. All opinions are my own.The #BBQWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. There will be three winning entries that will be verified. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #BBQWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize package. Participating bloggers and their immediate family members cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with social channels mentioned in the #BBQWeek posts or entry.
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