Warm Kale Salad

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This warm kale salad showcases bacon, shallots, roasted red peppers, and walnuts dressed in a white balsamic vinaigrette.

Submitted by giggles
Published on September 7, 2018
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Honey Dijon Vinaigrette:

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 6 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar

  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 2 ½ teaspoons honey

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salad:

  • 12 strips bacon

  • 4 large shallots, thinly sliced into rings

  • 12 cups packed kale, massaged

  • 3 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup walnuts

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes together to make the vinaigrette.

  2. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve 3 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet.

  3. Cook shallots in the bacon fat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.

  4. Add kale and red peppers to the skillet and saute until warmed through but not wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  5. Place kale, red peppers, and garlic in a serving bowl. Top with the vinaigrette, diced bacon, shallots, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese.

Cook's Note:

Add mushrooms and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

406 Calories
34g Fat
16g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 406
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 1007mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 301mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.