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Kale BLT Salad

By Sweet Chick, NYC

Thick slab bacon is key to this dish. Buy it packaged, if you can find it, or from the butcher.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 preserved lemon, chopped
1/3 cup crème fraîche
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 ounces slab bacon, sliced 3/4" thick
8 cups chopped Tuscan kale
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Process preserved lemon, crème fraîche, mayonnaise, and vinegar in a food processor until smooth; season dressing with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to use.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook bacon, turning halfway through, until brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels and let cool slightly. Slice crosswise to yield 12 pieces.

    Step 3

    Toss kale and dressing in a large bowl until coated; let sit 5 minutes.

    Step 4

    Add tomatoes and gently toss to coat. Divide salad among plates and top each with 3 pieces of bacon.

  2. Do ahead

    Step 5

    Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

TagsSaladAmericanBaconCured MeatMeatKaleLeafy GreensVegetableGrape TomatoTomatoMainSideLunchDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeFryFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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