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Recipe For Kale Salad

Recipe For Kale Salad

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This recipe for kale salad creates the perfect blend of nutrition and flavour.
The salad features wilted kale, shallots/spring onions seasoned with maple vinaigrette, black pepper, then topped with bacon bits and shaved parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Easy and Healthy Salad Recipes for Every Occasion
Cuisine New Zealand,Australia
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 50 g Bacon chopped
  • 2 cups Kale
  • 1 Tbsp shaved Parmesan Cheese
  • 10 g Shallots/Spring Onion minced

Kale Salad Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp sugar-free Maple Syrup
  • ½ tsp Black Peppercorns

Instructions
 

  • Devein and wash the Kale.
  • Crisp bacon in a pan. Set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  • In the same pan, add shallots and black peppercorns. Stir until shallots are translucent.
  • Stir in mustard, maple syrup, and red wine vinegar.
  • Take the pan off the heat and toss in the kale.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and top with bacon bits and shaved parmesan cheese.

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Notes

What To Serve With Kale Salad

  1. Potato Salad:

    Potato salad is a classic option, and it’s one that’s easy to prepare in advance.
    You can also add your favourite vegetables here, like green beans, tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots.

  2. Crunchy BLT Sandwich:

    BLT is a classic, and its name comes from the main ingredients – bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes.
    So build your BLT sandwich and serve on a plate alongside your salad.
    The lettuce and bacon add a bit of crunchiness alongside the kale salad, while the soft and refreshing tomatoes keep the meal light.

  3. Pasta Salad:

    A creamy pasta salad is a great option for what to serve with warm kale salad.
    You can use whole wheat pasta or spiral pasta, and you can also vary the ingredients depending on your own personal preferences.
    You could also try adding Julienne cut cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and black pepper to your plate.

  4. Macaroni Cheese:

    Macaroni cheese is a rich and creamy dish consisting of macaroni pasta mixed with a cheesy sauce makeing it a great pairing with this dish.
    Maybe add some Julienne cut cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese to your plate with a side of hot garlic bread.

  5. Cold Meat:

    Cold sliced roast beef, pork, chicken, meatloaf or ham are all great pairings for your salad.
    For example, sliced, cold roast beef and gravy.
    Serve on your plate with hot or cold boiled potato, or Steaming peas and corn with a side-plate of garlic bread.
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