Best 6 Raw Kale Salad With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Recipes
Kale, a leafy green vegetable, is gaining popularity due to its nutritional value and versatility. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants and fiber. Raw kale can be enjoyed in salads, smoothies, and juicers. This article presents a recipe for a delicious raw kale salad with a warm bacon vinaigrette dressing. The combination of the crisp, slightly bitter kale and the rich, savory bacon vinaigrette creates a well-balanced and flavorful dish.
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RAW KALE SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Lay the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook to your desired crispness, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the drippings and leaving any crunchy bits in the skillet.
- While the bacon cooks, remove the stems from the kale and discard. Roll up the leaves lengthwise and slice crosswise into thin strips. Transfer to a large bowl; add the nuts, chickpeas and Parmesan.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add back 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon drippings. (If you don't have 3 tablespoons, make up the difference with olive oil.) Add the shallots and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in the vinegar, brown sugar and mustard, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Remove the vinaigrette from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Chop the bacon and add it to the bowl. Drizzle in the warm dressing and toss to coat the salad. Serve immediately.
WARM KALE SALAD
This warm kale salad showcases bacon, shallots, roasted red peppers, and walnuts dressed in a white balsamic vinaigrette.
Provided by giggles
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Kale Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes together to make the vinaigrette.
- 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.
- Cook shallots in the bacon fat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
- 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.
- Place kale, red peppers, and garlic in a serving bowl. Top with the vinaigrette, diced bacon, shallots, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1007 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
KALE AND SMOKED BACON SALAD WITH ZINFANDEL VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Melissa McClure
Time 50m
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, shallots, and mustard in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Reserve skillet with drippings.
- Fill large bowl with ice water. Bring large pot of water to boil; add 2 tablespoons coarse salt. Add all of kale and cook 2 minutes. Drain; transfer kale to ice water and let cool until cold, about 1 minute. Drain kale. Working in batches, spin drained kale in salad spinner to remove additional water. Place kale in large bowl. Crumble bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and add to kale.
- Rewarm drippings in skillet. Whisk 2 tablespoons drippings into vinaigrette (reserve remaining drippings for another use). Season vinaigrette with coarse salt and pepper. Toss salad with vinaigrette.
KALE & BACON SALAD WITH HONEY-HORSERADISH VINAIGRETTE
Totally scrumptious and packed with nutrition, this salad was my response to friends who asked how they could incorporate kale into their diets without sacrificing taste. It is also wonderful made with collard or mustard greens, prepared in the same fashion as the kale, or with a mix of spinach & arugula or watercress. -Elizabeth Warren, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange kale and basil. Top with sprouts, bacon, cheese, avocado, egg and tomatoes., In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
RAW KALE SALAD WITH AN ASIAN/MIDDLE EASTERN VINAIGRETTE
We received kale in our CSA box the other day and this salad was the result-quickly constructed yesterday to accompany a tofu main dish. I added half raisins and half barberries but you can substitute another dried fruit either alone or in any combination: raisins/golden raisins, dried figs, dried dates, currants, dried cranberries, barberries, dried cherries. Some elements of the dressing were inspired by a recipe found online although I forgot to bookmark where I found it!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Greens
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the kale in a non-reactive bowl.
- Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and pour over the kale.
- Cover and set aside for 1 hour.
- Just before serving, taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings if neccessary then stir in the dried fruit and almonds.
- Enjoy!
RAW KALE SALAD WITH LEMON-HONEY VINAIGRETTE
This salad is from a local deli / caterer in town, CHOW :D The first time I had it, I was in love with kale. Cooking time is chill time. This is great even the next day. June '13 update: I have made this recipe numerous times by using any nuts & fruit I have on hand. Try using: chopped hazelnuts, combining various fresh fruits with the dried cranberries/ cherries
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the four salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and toss with the salad. * I like to massage the kale and dressing at this point. Just massage it with both hands for a few minutes. Toss in any additional fruits or berries.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour prior to serving to allow the flavors to develop. Serve and Enjoy!
- This is even better the next day and hold up well w/o wilting.
- NOTE: Use any type of nut or seed or fresh fruit. Try adding mango, watermelon or blueberries to the mix!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.4, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Sodium 46.9, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 10.7, Protein 7.3
Tips:
- Choose young, tender kale for the best flavor and texture. If using mature kale, remove the tough stems before chopping.
- To make the salad more flavorful, massage the kale with a little olive oil and salt before adding the other ingredients.
- For a crispy salad, chill the kale in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- If you don't have bacon on hand, you can use pancetta or prosciutto instead.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
Conclusion:
This raw kale salad with warm bacon vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy kale. The kale is massaged with olive oil and salt, which helps to tenderize it and bring out its flavor. The warm bacon vinaigrette is made with bacon, red wine vinegar, and honey, and it adds a rich and smoky flavor to the salad. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish.
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