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.

Provided by giggles

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Kale Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
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

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

Michael Pomales
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The kale in this salad was a bit too tough for my liking. I think I'll try massaging it with some olive oil next time.


Tanveer Mikarani
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less honey in the dressing.


Fored Islam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted butternut squash. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but this salad was actually really good. The roasted butternut squash and cranberries helped to balance out the bitterness of the kale.


baka puppet
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can roast the butternut squash and make the dressing ahead of time, then just assemble the salad when you're ready to serve.


Sweet Creatives
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The roasted butternut squash is sweet and caramelized, the kale is tender and slightly bitter, and the cranberries add a pop of tartness. The honey-mustard dressing is also delicious.


Kigan Munkombwe
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The roasted butternut squash is sweet and the cranberries add a touch of tartness.


Odeh Mahmoud
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover roasted butternut squash.


DJ Substance
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This salad is perfect for a fall dinner party. It's hearty and flavorful, and the presentation is beautiful.


Aidan Gonzales
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I'm a big fan of kale salads and this one is one of my favorites. The roasted butternut squash and cranberries add a lot of flavor and the honey-mustard dressing is perfect.


elandre vermaak
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


ak Pathan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Freddi Owen
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This salad was delicious! The roasted butternut squash was my favorite part, but the kale and cranberries were also great. The honey-mustard dressing was a nice touch.


Emma Veach
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I'm not usually a fan of kale salads, but this one was really good! The roasted butternut squash and cranberries added a lot of flavor, and the honey-mustard dressing was perfect.


rehmat jan
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This salad is the perfect fall dish! The butternut squash is roasted to perfection and the kale is hearty and filling. The cranberries and pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. The honey-mustard dressing is also delicious.


Avay Yadav
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I was a bit skeptical about the warm kale salad at first, but I was pleasantly surprised! The roasted butternut squash was sweet and flavorful, and the kale was tender and not too bitter. The honey-mustard dressing was also a nice touch.


Adhar Mabek Goutdit
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted butternut squash is always a hit, and the kale and cranberries add a nice crunch and tartness. The honey-mustard dressing is also delicious and easy to make.


Fitness zone
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This warm kale salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet roasted butternut squash, tangy cranberries, and crispy pecans was divine. I especially loved the honey-mustard dressing, which perfectly balanced out the flavors. Will