My Favorite Kale Salad {Lemon Vinaigrette + Pecan Parmesan}
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My Favorite Kale Salad {Lemon Vinaigrette + Pecan Parmesan}
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Ingredients
Salad:
- 12-14 12-14 ounces kale about 2 bunches, stemmed and finely shredded or chopped
- Pinch of sea salt or coarse kosher salt
- 1/4-1/3 1/4-1/3 cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 3-4 3-4 slices cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
Dressing:
- 3 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch coarse black pepper
- Pinch of coarse kosher salt
- 1 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
Pecan Parmesan Topping:
- ½ ½ cup pecan halves lightly toasted
- 2 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
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Instructions
- For the salad, place the chopped kale in a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Rub the salt into the kale for 2-3 minutes. You'll notice the kale starting to soften and darken in color.
- For the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients until well-combined. Pour over the salad and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour (you can serve it right away but I think it tastes best if the kale and dressing have time to sit for an hour).
- For the pecan parmesan topping, pulse the pecans in a blender or food processor until coarsely chopped. Add the Parmesan, olive oil and salt and continue to pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs. The size is up to you but I like the pieces fairly small (but not turning to mush, if that makes sense).
- Add the craisins and bacon to the salad and toss.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping over the salad. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serving: this salad is best served the day it's made (unless storing the pecan topping/bacon separately - then the kale and dressing can be combined up to a day in advance).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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