Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette

Name: Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 10 kale leaves, stems removed, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped; 1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped; VINAIGRETTE:; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 2 tablespoons honey; 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Dash salt

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

Ingredients

10 kale leaves, stems removed, thinly sliced
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt

Directions

Divide kale and basil among eight salad plates. Top with sprouts, bacon, cheese, avocado, egg and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 236 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Protein Punch Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Viniagrette in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2012

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justmbeth

Nov 10, 2018

I selected this recipe because of the vinaigrette ingredients. With all the ingredients that I love, I thought it was a sure win. I was sadly disappointed. I just did not like the resulting combo of flavor.
dzz1qy

Jan 24, 2015

Very good!
scrapo

Jun 21, 2014

wow yum!
Julisking

Jan 6, 2014

I never knew kale was so yummy. The dressing is great!
thisisfun

Jul 3, 2013

Wonderful recipe and a great way to use kale. I used only 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil and didn't notice it was missing.