Cherry Summer Kale Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 6 cups kale leaves massaged
- 6 strips bacon diced
- 1 cup cherries halved (seeds removed)
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup diced granny smith apple
- 1/4 cup pecan pieces
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dy basil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt & pepper to season
Instructions
- Massage torn kale leaves with a bit of sea salt.
- Heat a medium saute pan to medium high heat, add bacon and cook fro 5 until crispy.
- Remove and place on a paper towel to let grease drain.
- In a small bowl add dijon mustard, honey, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk to emulsify (so the oil and vinegar are no longer separated).
- In a large bowl add kale, bacon, cherries, blueberries, feta cheese, apples, and pecan pieces.
- Serve dressing on the side or toss in at the last minute.