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Hearty Kale Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette is a satisfying dish that blends wholesome greens with bold, smoky flavors. The tender, massaged kale pairs perfectly with the warm bacon vinaigrette, creating a salad that’s rich, savory, and packed with nutrients.
Whether you’re serving it as a main dish or a side, this salad is a great way to enjoy comfort food with a healthy twist. This salad can go with just about any meal but we like to serve it with these crispy fish burgers.
Helpful Tips
- Massage the kale: Rubbing the leaves with a bit of olive oil or dressing softens the texture and enhances the flavor, making the kale more enjoyable to eat.
- Serve the vinaigrette warm: Heating the bacon vinaigrette not only enhances its smoky flavor but also helps soften the kale and blend everything together beautifully.
- Add some crunch: Sprinkle on toasted nuts, seeds, or croutons for an extra layer of texture that complements the hearty greens and warm dressing.
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Hearty Kale Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch kale washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (164 g) chickpeas drained and peeled
- 1/4 cup (23 g) sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese grated
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 shallot minced
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cut the stems off the kale and roughly chop it. Place it in a large salad bowl. Drizzle on the olive oil and massage the kale with your hands until it’s softened. Add the chickpeas, almonds, and Parmesan cheese to the salad.
- Cook the bacon to crispy and transfer it to a paper towel to cool.
- Add the shallots to the bacon drippings in the pan and saute over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar, sugar, and mustard to the pan and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the warm dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Rubbing the leaves with a bit of olive oil or dressing softens the texture and enhances the flavor, making the kale more enjoyable to eat.
- Heating the bacon vinaigrette not only enhances its smoky flavor but also helps soften the kale and blend everything together beautifully.
- Sprinkle on toasted nuts, seeds, or croutons for an extra layer of texture that complements the hearty greens and warm dressing.
Nutrition
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.
