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Kale and Smoked Bacon salad with Zinfandel Vinaigrette Recipe

Kale and Smoked Bacon salad with Zinfandel Vinaigrette Recipe

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Kale and Smoked Bacon salad with Zinfandel Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp zinfandel vinegar
1/2 cup chopped shallots (about 2 large)
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 oz smoked bacon
2 tbsp coarse kosher salt plus additional (for seasoning )
4 bunches kale , center stems removed , leaves torn into large pieces
special equipment: salad spinner

Directions:

Combine vinegar, shallots, and mustard in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Reserve skillet with drippings.
Fill large bowl with ice water. Bring large pot of water to boil; add 2 tablespoons coarse salt. Add all of kale and cook 2 minutes. Drain; transfer kale to ice water and let cool until cold, about 1 minute. Drain kale. Working in batches, spin drained kale in salad spinner to remove additional water. Place kale in large bowl. Crumble bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and add to kale.
Rewarm drippings in skillet. Whisk 2 tablespoons drippings into vinaigrette (reserve remaining drippings for another use). Season vinaigrette with coarse salt and pepper. Toss salad with vinaigrette.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	180.22 Kcal (755 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.29g	25%
Cholesterol	18.71mg	6%
Sodium	787.65mg	33%
Potassium	140.26mg	3%
Total Carbs	4.63g	2%
Sugars	2g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	3%
Protein	4.45g	9%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	10.9mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	262.86 Kcal (1101 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.75g	25%
Cholesterol	27.29mg	6%
Sodium	1148.81mg	33%
Potassium	204.57mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.75g	2%
Sugars	2.92g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	3%
Protein	6.49g	9%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	1%
Calcium	15.9mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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