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BLT Kale Salad Recipe | ReluctantEntertainer.com

Kale BLT Salad Recipe

Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Best if olive oil and vinegar is massaged into the leaves and left to sit for about 20-30 minutes to soften the kale before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 10 oz. bag Tuscan Curly Kale
  • 1 pound bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • Onions, garlic, shallots (about 3/4 cup – I use Trader Joe’s “fresh, cut, and ready”)
  • 1 cups heirloom tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup spicy pecans, I buy Trader Joe’s
  • Olive oil
  • Golden Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon pieces until crisp; place on a paper towel to drain. Pour the grease in a separate jar or container (or toss), leaving about 2-3 T. of bacon grease in the pan. Add the onions, garlic, and shallots mixture. Cook until soft and clear, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove kale from the bag placing in the serving salad bowl. Add the warm onion mixture. Toss and set aside for 20-30 minutes to soften the leaves.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, bacon, and pecans to the salad bowl; toss.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and golden balsamic vinegar; serve.